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Tourism


Air Arabia Launches Strategic Rabat-Nador Route, Enhancing Domestic Connectivity

Air Arabia has inaugurated a new direct flight route connecting Rabat to Nador, marking a significant expansion of its Moroccan network. The new service, which commenced operations on January 12, was officially announced during a ceremony at Nador Al-Aroui International Airport, with key officials in......

Moroccan Coastal Gem Essaouira Expands European Access with New French Flight Routes

The historic coastal city of Essaouira is poised to strengthen its position as a premier Moroccan tourism destination with the announcement of three new direct flight routes connecting it to major French cities starting April 2025. Building on its record-breaking tourism success in 2024, which saw over......

Morocco Tourism Office Launches Regional Initiative to Amplify Destination Appeal

The Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) has initiated an ambitious regional tour aimed at strengthening the country's tourism sector through collaborative partnerships with local stakeholders. This comprehensive campaign, supported by the National Confederation of Tourism, seeks to enhance Morocco's......

Morocco Launches Direct Madrid-Dakhla Flight Route to Boost Tourism Growth

Morocco's ambitious tourism expansion has taken a significant step forward with the launch of a new direct flight route connecting Madrid to Dakhla, marking the first-ever direct air link between the coastal city and the Iberian Peninsula. The inaugural Ryanair flight took off on January 8, 2025,......

Moroccan Passport Gains Global Mobility: 73 Countries Now Visa-Free

The Moroccan passport has ascended to 69th place globally according to Henley & Partners' latest passport ranking, strengthening its position as the Maghreb region's most powerful travel document. This advancement grants Moroccan citizens visa-free access to 73 destinations worldwide. The......

Morocco Tourism Hits 17.4M Visitors in 2024, Exceeds Growth Target

Morocco's tourism sector has achieved a remarkable milestone, reaching 17.4 million visitors by the end of 2024, surpassing its 2026 target two years ahead of schedule. This represents a 20% increase from 2023, adding nearly three million additional tourists. The growth stems from a balanced mix......

Ryanair Launches Direct Madrid-Dakhla Flights, Strengthens Morocco-Spain Air Links

In a significant expansion of air connectivity between Morocco and Spain, Ryanair inaugurated its new Madrid-Dakhla route on Wednesday, operating twice-weekly flights on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The Irish low-cost carrier's inaugural flight landed at Dakhla Airport, marking a key milestone in the......

Moroccan Passport Gains Global Strength: Rises to 69th Place in 2025 Rankings

Morocco has strengthened its position in global passport mobility, climbing to 69th place worldwide according to the latest Henley & Partners report. This advancement marks a consistent upward trajectory from its 71st position in 2024 and 80th ranking in 2023. The Moroccan passport now provides......

Essaouira's Tourism Soars: Historic Moroccan Coastal City Draws Million-Plus Visitors in 2024

The historic Moroccan coastal city of Essaouira has achieved unprecedented tourism success in 2024, welcoming over one million visitors and recording more than three million overnight stays in classified accommodations. Ridouane Khan, President of the Regional Tourism Council (CRT), announced these milestone......

Royal Mansour Marrakech Secures Top Spot in Forbes' 2025 Wellness Rankings

The prestigious Royal Mansour Marrakech has earned international recognition, securing the fifth position among Forbes magazine's top wellness destinations for 2025. This distinguished Moroccan hotel, nestled in the heart of Marrakech near the iconic Jemaa El Fna square, showcases the epitome of......

Swissport Secures Decade-Long Premium Lounge Contract Across Nine Moroccan Airports

Swissport International has strengthened its presence in Morocco's aviation sector by obtaining a major license to operate executive lounges across nine airports in the country. The ten-year agreement with the Moroccan airport authority (ONDA) enables the company to manage 11 lounges spanning key......

Morocco Surpasses Egypt to Become Africa’s Top Tourist Destination in 2024

In 2024, Morocco has officially surpassed Egypt to become the leading tourist destination in Africa. The country recorded 15.9 million tourist arrivals by the end of November, while Egypt welcomed 15.7 million tourists during the same period. These figures highlight Morocco’s increasing appeal......

Morocco's Oukaïmeden Ski Resort Undergoes 378 Million Dirham Transformation

The Moroccan mountain resort of Oukaïmeden is set for a comprehensive modernization initiative, following a high-level meeting of officials at the Al Haouz provincial headquarters. The ambitious project, combining infrastructure upgrades and tourism enhancement, represents a total investment of......