Tourism

At Ourika (Marrakech), up to 100 dirhams just to sit by the river

11 August 2026

Up to 100 dirhams to sit by the river and 20 dirhams to park your car. A consumer association denounces the prices charged in Ourika and, above all, the appropriation of (…)

Banned, seized… but still rented out for 30 DH on Morocco’s northern beaches

10 August 2026

On several beaches in M’diq-Fnideq, parasols and chairs continue to be offered for rent even though the operators concerned reportedly do not have the required permits. In the (…)

Morocco: 1,000 DH a night no longer even guarantees an apartment in good condition

9 August 2026

In Martil, rental prices are soaring in the middle of August. Some apartments are being offered at more than 1,000 dirhams a night, while holidaymakers are denouncing (…)

Moroccans’ holidays are now divided between two markets

8 August 2026

This summer, Moroccans’ holiday choices are becoming polarized. Destinations accessible without a visa are attracting most of the demand, while a second market continues to (…)

The French are traveling less, but increasingly choosing Morocco

8 August 2026

Organized trips by French travelers are declining this summer, but Morocco is bucking the trend. In July, departures to the Kingdom increased by 6.4% year-on-year, while the (…)

He Demands Money from Tourists in Marrakech, and Their Video Turns Him In to Police

6 August 2026

Two foreign tourists filmed a man demanding an unjustified sum from them in the medina of Marrakech. Posted on social media, the footage enabled police to locate the suspect.

Halal, mosques, airports: Morocco excels, but misses what matters most

4 August 2026

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 (…)

Morocco Tourism Revenues Surge as Tourists Outpace MRE Transfers

1 August 2026

Tourism revenues surpassed transfers from Moroccans residing abroad during the first half of 2026. The gap, almost nonexistent one year earlier, has now reached 3.4 billion (…)

Norwegian tourist missing in Morocco found safe in Agadir hotel

29 July 2026

A 34-year-old Norwegian triggered his family’s concern after missing his return flight from Marrakech and stopping answering his phone. While his loved ones believed he was (…)

Ourika River Access Now Requires Payment - Visitor Complaints

29 July 2026

Tables, chairs and platforms are taking over the banks, even the bed of the Ourika wadi. Visitors are denouncing an occupation that limits free access to water, compounded by (…)