Study: Over Half of Moroccan Families Skip Summer Vacations Due to Rising Costs
25 July 2024
A little more than half of Moroccan families do not plan to go on vacation this summer. For the others, a large majority plan to stay in Morocco.
Economy
Minister Explains Ryanair’s Exclusion of Nador Airport from Domestic Flights
25 July 2024
Mohammed Abdeljalil, Minister of Transport and Logistics, explains the reasons for the exclusion of the Al Aroui-Nador airport from the domestic flights of the Irish low-cost (…)
Morocco Unveils $170 Million Ecotourism Plan for Drâa Tafilalet Oasis Region
25 July 2024
The Moroccan Tourist Engineering Company (SMIT) wants to transform the Drâa Tafilalet region into a flagship destination for ecotourism in Morocco, through the implementation (…)
Morocco’s Airports Soar to Record 15 Million Passengers in First Half of 2024
23 July 2024
According to statistics from the National Airports Office (ONDA), the number of passengers has continued to soar at Moroccan airports. They have welcomed a new record number of (…)
Moroccan Families Opt for Apartment Rentals as Hotel Prices Soar
21 July 2024
During this summer period, many Moroccan families are opting for the rental of daily apartments, particularly in coastal cities. This trend, largely motivated by economic (…)
Former IMF Chief Strauss-Kahn Denies Moroccan Hotel Project, Confirms Land Purchase
21 July 2024
Dominique Strauss-Kahn (DSK), former Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), also former French Minister of Economy, Finance and Industry, disputes the (…)
Ryanair Challenges Royal Air Maroc in Morocco’s Open Skies Policy
21 July 2024
While many African countries like Tunisia continue to stifle competition for their own airlines, Morocco is allowing the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair, whose ambition is to (…)
Drought Drives Moroccan Olive Oil Prices to Record Highs
20 July 2024
In Morocco, olive oil will be more expensive in the coming months. Several factors are behind this new surge, including the lack of water suffered by producers in the irrigated (…)
Marrakech’s Jemaa El-Fna Square Named World’s Second Most Beautiful Market
20 July 2024
Marrakech is home to one of the most beautiful markets in the world, ranking in the global top 10 of a specialized website.
Moroccan Dirham Strengthens Against Euro and Dollar, Central Bank Reports
20 July 2024
The Moroccan dirham appreciated by 0.82% against the euro and 0.39% against the dollar, between May and June 2024, according to figures published by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM).