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Libya: UN-brokered gov’t retakes three cities from Haftar’s forces

Libya’s UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) has gained significant territory in fighting west of the capital, Tripoli. A government spokesman said GNA forces took control of three key cities on the Mediterranean coast on Monday, as they expelled troops loyal to the Libyan National Army (LNA) of General Khalifa Haftar. The army seized the […]

Three regions dominate Morocco’s GDP with 60%

The regions of Casablanca, Rabat and Tangier have created 60% of Morocco’s GDP in 2020, with five other regions contributing by 33%, the high commission for planning said. Morocco’s GDP dropped to $115 billion in 2020 under the double impact of the pandemic and drought. The three leading economic regions are also demographically dense compared […]

UK Travel Agents Meet in Marrakesh to Discuss Travel New Landscape

Members of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) are meeting in Marrakesh to discuss the industry issues, challenges and the future of travel & tourism. This year’s ABTA oversea travel convention, taking place from 10 to 12 October in Morocco’s red city, marks a return to in-person meetings after two-years of restrictions due to […]