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Morocco's Tourism Booms with Record-Breaking Growth in 2024

Morocco has welcomed 15.9 million tourists in the first 11 months of 2024, marking an impressive 20% growth compared to the same period in 2023. This surge brought an additional 2.6 million visitors, according to the Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts, and Social and Solidarity Economy. The increase is......

Marrakech Celebrates its Designation as 2024 Islamic World Capital of Culture with Commemorative Stamp

Barid Al-Maghrib, Morocco’s national postal service, has unveiled a new commemorative stamp to honor Marrakech’s prestigious title as the Islamic World Capital of Culture for 2024. In partnership with the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, the release marks another milestone in......

2024 Set to Be the Hottest Year on Record, Exceeding Critical Climate Thresholds  

The year 2024 is poised to make history as the hottest year on record, surpassing all previous temperature benchmarks, according to the European Union's climate monitoring agency. This milestone marks a pivotal moment in the global climate crisis, as the year is set to exceed the critical threshold......

Achraf Hakimi Wins 2024 Golden Lion Award

Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi, playing for Paris Saint-Germain, has claimed the prestigious 2024 Golden Lion Award. This honor, conferred by Al-Mountakhab newspaper, was determined by votes from 41 media outlets, including renowned sports journalists and experts. Hakimi’s victory marks......

Marrakech’s Palais des Congrès Set to Host 2024 CAF Awards Ceremony

Marrakech’s Palais des Congrès has been selected as the venue for the prestigious 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards, which will take place on December 16 at 7 p.m. Moroccan time. The ceremony is set to celebrate Africa’s most outstanding football talent, bringing......

Morocco's Sustainable Mining Industry Takes Center Stage at IMC Morocco 2024

Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, underscored the Kingdom’s commitment to fostering a sustainable mining industry during her speech at the first International Mining Congress of Morocco (IMC Morocco 2024) in Marrakech on Tuesday, according......

Morocco's Tourism Ranking Drops Despite Sector Growth

Morocco's tourism industry faces growing challenges as the country’s position in the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index drops 12 spots to 82nd out of 119 nations. The decline highlights the persistent issues within the sector, particularly in infrastructure......

Morocco’s Youth Shine with Gold Medal at World Robot Olympiad

Morocco's "NexTech" team has achieved a landmark victory, earning the gold medal at the prestigious World Robot Olympiad held in Izmir, Türkiye, from November 28 to 30. The event showcased the creativity and technical expertise of over 400 teams from 90 countries, united by a mission......

Morocco’s Aerospace Exports Soar to $2.16 Billion in 2024, Fueling Economic Growth

Morocco's aerospace sector has seen significant growth in 2024, with exports reaching MAD 21.86 billion ($2.16 billion), marking an impressive 17.3% increase compared to the previous year. This rise reflects a robust performance, particularly in the assembly segment, which alone grew by 26.9%, bringing......