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Morocco Enhances Checks on Nigerian Transit Travelers
The article discussed Morocco's tightening of entry procedures for Nigerian travelers transiting through Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca, due to a rising number of cases involving the use of forged Schengen visa stamps and attempts to exploit lengthy stopovers in Morocco for illegal migration to Europe. A Nigerian official revealed a sharp increase in forgery cases, some of which are used to gain entry to Europe. These forgeries are executed skillfully, making them difficult to detect, especially during transit or upon arrival. Some travelers take advantage of long layovers at Casablanca Airport by disappearing before completing their journeys, attempting to enter Europe illegally. This is particularly concerning given Morocco's proximity to Europe and the strict stance of Moroccan authorities against Nigerians without visas. Nigeria has called for a review of the procedures, proposing improvements to facilitate lawful travel, such as transferring transit passengers to hotels and organizing their return to the airport. Meanwhile, Rabat emphasizes efforts to prevent the smuggling of undocumented migrants via transit. Casablanca Airport has evolved into a key hub in travel routes between West Africa and Europe, with Royal Moroccan Airlines increasing its flights to Nigeria from 5 to 21 weekly flights in an effort to curb smuggling and border violations.
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