Marrakech remains the most visited Moroccan destination by tourists. By the end of July 2025, the ochre city welcomed more than 2.7 million visitors, an increase of 13% compared to the same period last year. Hotels and tourist accommodation establishments are almost full in August, with occupancy rates of around 90%.
The port of Algeciras (Cadiz) had to suspend operations in one of its four berths due to the collision of a ferry against its barriers.
The end of the summer season is being felt in the north of Morocco. As summer comes to an end and the start of the school year approaches rapidly, visitors and tourists are leaving cities like Tétouan and its surroundings in droves.
Due to administrative and political blockages, the Ouezzane-Larache region has just lost a 12 million euro investment opportunity that should have generated 300 direct jobs.
When they arrive in Morocco, travelers - including Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) - can introduce certain personal items without paying duties or taxes. But this exemption is not unlimited: precise rules govern the quantities and nature of the goods admitted. Here are five concrete examples.
Moroccans remain at the top of the Maghreb countries that have benefited from residence permits in France.
Travelers, including Moroccans residing abroad (MREs), benefit from certain tax exemptions provided for in the General Tax Code. Here are five concrete cases where you don’t have to pay anything.
The project to build a tunnel connecting Morocco and Spain under the Strait of Gibraltar is progressing. Ultimately, it should help strengthen the movement of people and goods between Europe and Africa.
An administrative decision led to the closure for one week of a restaurant in Martil, following an inspection that revealed shortcomings in health and safety standards. The inspection by the local authorities was triggered by the public intervention of a former customer who accused the establishment of being the source of her food poisoning.
Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) and travelers sometimes have to declare their goods upon arrival in Morocco. This formality, often neglected, makes it possible to avoid seizures, fines and unpleasant surprises. Here are five situations where the declaration is mandatory.
Passing through customs is often a source of stress for Moroccans residing abroad (MREs). However, by knowing the tax rules and procedures to be followed, it is possible to avoid penalties, delays and seizures. Here are four practical tips to get through Moroccan customs with complete serenity.
In Spain, the Guardia Civil has succeeded in dismantling in Palmones the network that was stealing from the cars of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) who return to Morocco every summer as part of the Marhaba operation. In total, six Romanians were arrested.