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Tough times ahead for Morocco’s tourism industry

Tourism businesses saw their hopes of a recovery this year shattered after the flight bans to shield the country from new variants. The government has so far approved aid to the sector to keep jobs but professionals complain the measure is not enough, calling for a tax exemption and stipend to workers that span from […]

World Bank: Remittances to Morocco surge 40 % in 2021

Remittance flows to Morocco increased by 40 pc in 2021, reaching $10.4 billion, says the World Bank in its latest “Migration & Development Brief”. With such performance, Morocco becomes the second-largest recipient of remittances in the Middle-East and North Africa region. Indicators for early 2022 suggest a continuation of buoyancy in receipts, says the WB […]

Moroccan King congratulates boxer Widad Bertal, crowned world champion

King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to Moroccan boxer Widad Bertal, who was crowned world champion in the 52-54 kg category at the Serbia 2025 Women’s World Boxing Championships. In the message, the King extends his warmest congratulations to the world champion for this achievement, recognizing it as a testament to her […]