France
TUI France Launches 'Easy Report' to Reschedule Cancelled Morocco Trips
Travel and tourism multinational TUI France proposes to facilitate the rescheduling of trips for people who had booked a trip to Morocco.
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Tourism
France
Macron: French Summer Travel Limited to Europe, Morocco Off-Limits
The President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, affirmed on Tuesday, May 5, that "we will stay among Europeans" during the summer holidays. Consequently, French tourists will not go to Morocco .
Morocco
Morocco Plans Ride-Hailing App to Boost Tourism Sector
To revive the tourism sector already hit by the health crisis in Morocco, the National Federation of Tourist Transport in Morocco wants to experiment with an application dedicated to tourist transport (VTC-Vehicles for Hire with Driver). This project targets both resident and non-resident tourists.
Morocco
Morocco's Tourism Leaders Propose Recovery Plan Amid Pandemic Crisis
In a letter addressed to the Minister of Tourism, the presidents of the Regional Tourism Councils (CRT) have taken stock of their sector ravaged by the health crisis. They have also proposed a recovery plan.
Morocco
Morocco Turns to Domestic Tourism to Revive Struggling Travel Industry
After the significant financial losses recorded due to the covid-19 health crisis, the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) wants to revive tourism in Morocco by relying on domestic demand.
France
Stranded Moroccan Tailor Joins French Effort to Produce COVID-19 Masks
Arrived in France on February 13 for a tourist visit, Ahmed has been stuck there since March 14 due to the suspension of air flights. Instead of moping around, this trained and professional dressmaker is joining the national effort by making protective masks in a country where needs are constantly increasing.
Morocco
Morocco Adopts New Tourism Regulations Amid Health Emergency
New measures governing the tourism sector in Morocco have been taken. A bill was adopted on Thursday in the Council of Government for this purpose. The government spokesman, Saaid Amzazi announced it during a press briefing, at the end of the Council of Government.
Morocco
Stranded Tourists Find Solace in Morocco's Coastal City of Dakhla During COVID-19 Lockdown
Tourists stranded in Morocco due to covid-19 find the city of Dakhla suitable for confinement.
Morocco
Morocco Extends International Travel Restrictions Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Morocco has extended restrictions on long-distance travel, particularly travel abroad, due to the covid-19 pandemic.
Morocco
Morocco Eases Vehicle Regulations for Stranded Expats and Tourists Amid COVID-19 Border Closures
An exceptional measure, relating to the temporary entry of tourist cars registered abroad, was announced on Wednesday by the Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII).
Morocco
Morocco's Tourism Bookings Plummet 98% Amid COVID-19 Crisis
The tourism sector is severely affected by the health crisis due to covid-19 and the preventive measures taken to fight its spread, such as the closure of air borders, the cancellation of bookings, the closure of places of entertainment and others. According to ONMT sources, "Bookers" went from 31% between January 1, 2020 and February 28, 2020 to -98% from April 1, 2020 to April 13, 2020.
Morocco
Climate Change Threatens Ancient Moroccan Oases as Water Levels Plummet
Climate change is affecting ancestral oases, tourist prides in southern Morocco. Today, in this part of the kingdom, it is necessary to dig more than 40 meters before finding water, while a few years ago, 7 meters would have been enough.