Morocco Tourism Soars: Record 59.4 Billion Dirham Revenue in 2024
21 September 2024
Morocco’s tourism revenues reached a new record during the first seven months of 2024, particularly during the summer period.
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Starbucks Faces Boycotts and Sale Delays in Arab Countries Amid Gaza Conflict
20 September 2024
The boycott campaigns launched in several Arab countries like Morocco, Egypt and Jordan in response to the Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip have significant consequences for (…)
British Tourists Surge in Marrakech, Challenging France’s Top Spot
20 September 2024
The Marrakech destination has always been popular, and France remains its leading European market. But the ochre city is increasingly attracting the British, who could dethrone (…)
Egyptian Hotel Giant Pickalbatros Expands Footprint in Morocco with 4 New Acquisitions
19 September 2024
The Egyptian group Pickalbatros, a heavyweight in tourism in Egypt, continues its expansion in Morocco by acquiring four new hotels this year. This operation brings its total (…)
Morocco Faces Stiff Competition from Colombia in Avocado Export Market
19 September 2024
Lawyers trained in Morocco are highly sought after in Europe due to several competitive advantages. But the kingdom now has a formidable competitor.
CMA CGM Hikes Car Transport Rates on France-North Africa Routes
18 September 2024
Starting in October, the French maritime group CMA CGM will increase its rates for the transport of cars in roll-on/roll-off (RO-RO) ships from France to Morocco, Algeria and (…)
Marrakech Tops French Travelers’ Long-Haul Destinations for All Saints’ Holiday
18 September 2024
A Moroccan city is the first long-haul destination preferred by the French for the All Saints’ holidays. This is the result of the ranking of a specialized website.
EasyJet Passengers Stranded in Marrakech After Last-Minute Flight Cancellation
17 September 2024
While they were supposed to return to Lyon on Monday, travelers on an EasyJet flight found themselves stranded in Marrakech due to the last-minute cancellation of their flight.
World Bank Report: Morocco’s Tourism Sector Rebounds, Contributes 7% to GDP
17 September 2024
Tourism accounts for about 7% of GDP and generates more than 500,000 direct jobs, or about 5% of Morocco’s active population. This is what emerges from the latest World Bank (…)
Morocco to Introduce Carbon Tax and Fuel Marking System in 2025 Budget
16 September 2024
The Ministry of Economy and Finance, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development and the General Treasury of the Kingdom (TGR), plans to (…)