Morocco to Revamp Hotel Classification System with Mystery Shoppers
31 October 2024
The Moroccan Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts, Social and Solidarity Economy is committed to overhauling its hotel and tourist accommodation classification system.
Hospitality
Richard Branson’s Moroccan Hotel Kasbah Tamadot Fully Reopens After Atlas Earthquake
26 October 2024
Partially closed after the powerful earthquake of September 8, 2023, the famous hotel of British billionaire Richard Branson, Kasbah Tamadot, located at the foot of the Atlas (…)
French Hotel Group Caphotel Expands to Morocco, Opens Subsidiary in Marrakech
15 October 2024
The development of foreign tourism in Morocco and the dynamic growth of the local market are motivating hotels to set up in the kingdom. A French hotel chain has recently (…)
City Club CEO Arrested in Morocco on Drug, Fraud, and Trafficking Allegations
14 October 2024
Arrested on Saturday in a large hotel in Casablanca, under a national arrest warrant, Jonathan Harroch, CEO of City Club, could be prosecuted for "issuing checks without (…)
Spanish Hotel Chain Soho Boutique Expands to Morocco, Eyes World Cup 2030 Opportunities
9 October 2024
The Spanish hotel group Soho Boutique Hotels has decided to establish itself in Morocco, announced Javier Tor Nuevo, the North Africa director of the chain.
Marrakech Tourism Sees 8% Rise in Overnight Stays, But Challenges Remain
7 October 2024
The volume of overnight stays in classified tourist accommodation establishments (EHTC) in Marrakech showed an 8% increase over the first seven months of the year. This (…)
Moroccan Lawmaker and Hotel Director Stabbed in Violent Attack in Fez
2 October 2024
In Fez, a deputy from the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) was attacked with a knife and seriously injured, along with the director of one of his hotel establishments.
Marrakech Tourism Industry Protests German Booking Site’s Practices
1 October 2024
The owners of tourist transport, taxi drivers, as well as restaurateurs and operators of complexes in Marrakech and the Al Haouz region, who pay VAT and taxes, are up in arms (…)
Egyptian Hotel Group Acquires Iconic Marrakech Resort Palmeraie
22 September 2024
After the Club Sangho in Marrakech and the Palais des Roses in Agadir, the Egyptian Pickalbatros has just acquired the famous Palmeraie Resort complex in Marrakech.
Marrakech Luxury Hotels La Mamounia and Royal Mansour Make World’s Top 50 List
19 September 2024
New distinction for La Mamounia and the Royal Mansour. These two luxury hotels in Marrakech are featured in the "The World’s 50 Best Hotels" ranking for the year 2024.