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IATA supports Morocco’s airports strategy 2030 to turn country into major global aviation hub

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has lauded Morocco’s “Airports Strategy 2030” aimed at modernizing airport infrastructure, enhancing the passenger experience, and turning the country into a major global and regional aviation hub. Aviation is a key pillar of Morocco’s economy. In 2023, aviation (including aviation-related tourism) supported856,000 jobs and contributed 7.9% ($11.2 billion) to […]

BMCE rebrands to Bank of Africa

BMCE Bank of Africa, the third largest bank in Morocco, said it will be called Bank of Africa as of next September, an appellation that underscores the African ambition of the group. The new name was unveiled by BMCE CEO Othman Benjelloun who said that the Bank aspires to develop its business including in the […]

Wizz Air to Launch Marrakech-Warsaw Direct Flight

As it seeks to attract more tourists from eastern Europe, Morocco’s tourism promotion office (ONMT) said a new direct air route will be opened in October between Marrakech and Warsaw, operated by low-cost airline Wizz Air. The ONMT said in a statement that another direct air route will link Vilnius in Lituania to Marrakech. The […]