Tourism

In a groundbreaking development for Morocco’s luxury hospitality sector, the Tower Mohammed VI will soon host a prestigious new hotel under the Waldorf Astoria brand of the Hilton Group. Set to open in 2025, the Waldorf Astoria Rabat-Salé will occupy the top 18 floors of the iconic tower,......

Morocco’s Tourism Minister Fatim Zahra Ammor has lauded Achraf Fayda, the newly appointed General Director of Morocco’s National Office of Tourism (ONMT), as a key figure in the country's ongoing efforts to enhance its tourism sector. At Fayda’s official appointment ceremony in......

On Monday, November 25, 2024, Achraf Fayda was officially appointed as the new Director General of the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) during a ceremony held in Rabat. This appointment, following his designation at the most recent Government Council, marks a pivotal moment in the leadership of......

In a landmark agreement signed on Wednesday in Dakhla, the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) and the airline Ryanair have announced the launch of two new direct air routes connecting Dakhla with Madrid, Spain, and Lanzarote, Canary Islands, starting January 2025. The signing ceremony was attended......

The inaugural Morocco Showcase Summit: Tourism, Hospitality, Invest is set to take place on November 19-20 at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, bringing together a diverse group of international investors, developers, financiers, and hospitality leaders. This summit aims to delve into the myriad opportunities......

As of September 2024, Morocco's tourism sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience, with tourist receipts outpacing expenditures by a factor of four. This positive trend ensures a stable and favorable balance in travel accounts, despite a faster increase in travel spending. In September alone,......

The Moroccan National Office of Tourism (ONMT) continues its action plan 'Light in Action' with the inauguration of the direct flight from New York to Marrakech.  The new non-stop service, commencing on October 25, 2024, will facilitate seamless travel between the two destinations, offering......

Europamundo, the innovative tour operator, has witnessed a remarkable 40% surge in sales for the upcoming December bridge holiday, thanks to its strategic approach to expanding charter flights and creating unique travel itineraries. This impressive growth is a testament to the company's commitment......

The Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) has launched the first direct flight connecting Morocco and Iceland, operated by the low-cost airline Play Airlines. This new route, starting October 17, will offer two weekly flights between Marrakech and Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital. This significant......

In a significant development for air travel between Morocco and Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Ambassador to Morocco, Sami bin Abdullah Al-Saleh, announced the launch of a new direct flight route connecting Rabat to Jeddah. This initiative underscores the robust relationship between the two nations and is seen......

Morocco's annual Marhaba operation, designed to facilitate the summer return of Moroccan expatriates, has witnessed unprecedented success in 2024. According to Transport and Logistics Minister Mohamed Abdeljalil, over three million passengers traversed Moroccan ports between June 5 and September......

The charming Moroccan coastal city of Essaouira is making waves in the travel industry, securing the second spot among trending destinations for German tourists in 2025. According to a recent report by the Bavarian news outlet "Münchner Merkur," searches for Essaouira have skyrocketed......

Morocco is poised to make a significant mark on the global stage as it prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal. The Kingdom is not only gearing up for this prestigious sporting event but is also laying the groundwork for a transformative experience that intertwines football......