Morocco’s Tourism Industry Faces $5 Billion Loss as COVID-19 Closes Borders
24 August 2020
The coronavirus has severely impacted Moroccan tourism due to the closure of the kingdom’s borders. As a result, heavy losses have been recorded.
Tourism
Morocco Scraps Tourist Tax, Sparking Debate on Industry Recovery and Fairness
19 August 2020
The government council has canceled the tourist production tax for Moroccan tourism professionals in order to revive the sector. Looking closer, this amnesty seems to benefit (…)
Morocco Unveils Plan to Boost Tourism Sector Amid COVID-19 Crisis
15 August 2020
Tourism Minister Nadia Fettah announced new measures on Wednesday to revive the tourism sector, which is facing serious difficulties due to the coronavirus. The objective is to (…)
Morocco Expands Tourism Sector Support, Including Aid for Restaurants
13 August 2020
The government intends to support all regulated tourism professions in Morocco. They will all benefit from support and relaunch assistance, both socially and in terms of financing.
Morocco’s Tourism Sector Faces Steep Losses as COVID-19 Impact Ranks 7th Globally
12 August 2020
Like other countries, Moroccan tourism has been severely weakened by the coronavirus. The kingdom ranks 7th among the 15 countries most affected by this pandemic, according to (…)
Morocco Travel Ban Hits Hotels Hard, Occupancy Rates Plummet in Tourist Hotspots
11 August 2020
The decision to ban travel to and from eight cities including Marrakech has dampened the hopes of many hoteliers who were counting on the summer period to achieve excellent (…)
Rabat’s Hidden Oasis: Ibn Sina Urban Forest Draws Locals and Tourists Alike
10 August 2020
Located in the Souissi district, the Ibn Sina urban forest, also known as the "Hilton Forest", due to its proximity to a hotel of the same name, remains one of the most (…)
Marrakech’s Tourism Slump Leaves Carriage Horses and Families in Crisis
10 August 2020
The health crisis related to the coronavirus has had a negative impact on hundreds of Moroccan draft horses and donkeys in Marrakech dependent on the tourism industry.
Morocco’s ’Blue Pearl’ Resort Town Saïdia Struggles Amid COVID-19 Tourism Slump
10 August 2020
Saïdia, the preferred destination of Moroccans living abroad (MRE) and foreign tourists for the summer holidays, is impacted by the health crisis related to Covid-19. Result: (…)
Morocco Unveils Credit Guarantee Program to Boost Struggling Hotel Industry
10 August 2020
The 2020-2022 program contract, signed on August 6 for the entire tourism value chain, has provided for support for hotel establishments affected by the coronavirus. To benefit (…)