Morocco has almost all the services Muslim tourists expect. Yet the GMTI 2026 ranking reveals a surprising weakness: the Kingdom does a poor job of promoting and marketing the heritage that should be one of its main advantages.
In the Netherlands, repeated holidays at the same address in Morocco can attract the municipality’s attention. Social assistance recipients may be questioned about where they stay and their dates of entry and exit.
Morocco will present the know-how associated with zellige for inscription on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The file will be submitted as part of the 2027 cycle.
Morocco is preparing a new generation of biometric passports equipped with additional protections against counterfeiting. The new document will begin to be rolled out gradually from August 2026, without requiring holders to immediately replace their current passport.
Chirihan Chergui will represent Morocco at Miss World 2026 in Vietnam. Originally from Berkane, she intends to showcase the Moroccan caftan , Fez zellige and the heritage of the Oriental region.
After the caftan, zellige is becoming a new battleground between Morocco and Algeria. Rabat is preparing a response to UNESCO to defend an art form carried for centuries by Moroccan maalems and an entire artisanal sector.
The Great Mosque of Paris celebrates its centenary, but its Moroccan history remains largely unknown. Financing, architecture, zellige, carved wood, the presence of Sultan Moulay Youssef: the monument still bears the decisive imprint of Morocco.
An inheritance between Belgium and Morocco is not always settled solely in the country of death. When the deceased lived in Belgium or still owned Belgian real estate, the Belgian tax authorities may be involved.
Recipients of social integration income in Belgium could face increased scrutiny when they own property abroad. The federal government wants to allow social services centers (CPAS) to hire private detectives in cases of serious fraud suspicion, but Walloon CPAS consider this option extremely costly.
MREs living in Morocco but owning significant real estate assets in France may be subject to the real estate wealth tax. The threshold to consider is 1.3 million euros of taxable net assets.
A succession between France and Morocco is not always settled solely in Morocco. When a property, an heir, or part of the estate remains linked to France, the French tax authorities may still be involved.
Morocco’s capital is set to shine on French screens. An exclusive documentary explores Rabat’s radical urban transformation, blending its rich historical heritage with recent architectural achievements and vibrant cultural vitality.