The road link project between Marrakech and Ouarzazate is taking a decisive step. The Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, confirmed that the Ourika tunnel option is now considered the most appropriate, thus ruling out the alternative of the Tichka tunnel.
A 30-year-old Franco-Algerian national was prevented from leaving Morocco this Sunday, January 11, 2026. Under a travel ban (ISTN) issued by the Marrakech prosecutor’s office, he is the subject of a judicial investigation after the dissemination of videos deemed insulting towards Moroccans.
An Algerian national was apprehended on Saturday near the Grand Stadium of Marrakech. He was attempting to enter the stands of the 2025 CAN with a t-shirt displaying prohibited political symbols.
The quarter-final between Algeria and Nigeria ended in total confusion in Marrakech. While the pitch delivered its verdict with a logical victory for the Super Eagles (2-0), the post-match was marked by strong tensions between the actors of the match and even within the media zone.
After a stay in Marrakech, a Spanish tourist warns female travelers against going to Morocco alone.
Consecration for the Moroccan destination. The team of experts from "Sun Travel" has just unveiled its list of the 30 best experiences to live in the world in 2026. Amidst the northern lights and epic treks, a Moroccan attraction stands out: the hot air balloon ride over the Atlas Mountains .
Wanting to trade the down jacket for a light jacket? The international press endorses Marrakech as one of the five best destinations in the world to escape the gloom of January. Alongside Costa Rica or Oman, the Ochre City stands out as the ideal refuge to start the year gently.
Marrakech, victim of its own success. The ochre city experienced an explosive end of 2025, boosted by the simultaneous festivities and the kick-off of the African Cup of Nations. While professionals are rubbing their hands at this record influx, they are sounding the alarm: the current hotel capacity is no longer sufficient.
Where did Moroccans spend New Year’s Eve? The verdict of travel agencies is clear: internationally, Dubai crushes the competition. At the national level, Marrakech retains its crown, despite a controversy over the accessibility of desert areas.
Red alert on the property market. The National Financial Intelligence Authority (ANRF) is on the trail of a vast money laundering network targeting stalled real estate projects. Dubious "investors" are buying up bankrupt construction sites in Casablanca, Tangier and Marrakech to launder drug money.
The charm of the Kingdom has once again worked its magic. Steven Bartlett, the famous British entrepreneur and star of the TV show "Dragons’ Den", has chosen Morocco to get down on one knee. On Christmas Day, he proposed to his long-term partner, Melanie Lopes.
A disaster was narrowly averted in Marrakech. The collapse of a building under construction , which occurred during a period of heavy rain, has provoked the anger of local residents and reignited the eternal debate on the safety of construction sites in Morocco. While no victims are to be deplored, the incident raises serious questions about compliance with standards.