Some 1,741,212 passengers, 464,977 vehicles and 4,390 buses transited the Tangier Med port during the Marhaba 2018 campaign, which ended on Sept. 15, said the Tangier Med Port Authority. The return flow of vehicles posted during this campaign a growth of more than 35% compared to the same period last year, said the source in a statement. The Marhaba 2018 operation witnessed an exceptional week, from August 27 to September 2, during which the port posted a 202% increase in passenger departure year on year, it said, adding that the flow of traffic over the same period reached 295,127 passengers, 63,873 vehicles, and 352 buses. The operation of receiving Moroccans living abroad "Marhaba 2018" kicked off on June 5 and several measures were taken to ensure the fluidity of passengers and vehicles traffic in comfort and security. Over 1,000 social workers, physicians, paramedics and volunteers are at the service of Moroccan expats as part of this operation.
