Morocco
Morocco to Revamp Hotel Classification System with Mystery Shoppers
The Moroccan Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts, Social and Solidarity Economy is committed to overhauling its hotel and tourist accommodation classification system.
Topic
Hospitality
Morocco
Richard Branson's Moroccan Hotel Kasbah Tamadot Fully Reopens After Atlas Earthquake
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 Mountains in Marrakech, has fully reopened.
Morocco
French Hotel Group Caphotel Expands to Morocco, Opens Subsidiary in Marrakech
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 created a subsidiary in Marrakech.
Morocco
City Club CEO Arrested in Morocco on Drug, Fraud, and Trafficking Allegations
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 provision", "human trafficking" and "drug trafficking".
Morocco
Spanish Hotel Chain Soho Boutique Expands to Morocco, Eyes World Cup 2030 Opportunities
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.
Morocco
Marrakech Tourism Sees 8% Rise in Overnight Stays, But Challenges Remain
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 improvement should continue provided that additional efforts are made.
Morocco
Moroccan Lawmaker and Hotel Director Stabbed in Violent Attack in Fez
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.
Morocco
Marrakech Tourism Industry Protests German Booking Site's Practices
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 against the German booking site Get Your Guide, whose services they criticize.
Morocco
Egyptian Hotel Group Acquires Iconic Marrakech Resort Palmeraie
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.
Morocco
Marrakech Luxury Hotels La Mamounia and Royal Mansour Make World's Top 50 List
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.
Morocco
Egyptian Hotel Giant Pickalbatros Expands Footprint in Morocco with 4 New Acquisitions
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 hotel capacity in the kingdom to more than 2,600 rooms, according to Kamal Abou Ali, president of the group, without however revealing the amount of these transactions.
Morocco
Tangier Tops List of Moroccan Summer Travel Destinations, Survey Finds
Many Moroccans took advantage of the summer season to travel within the kingdom or abroad. How did they organize themselves and what were their favorite destinations?