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Accor, world-leading hospitality Group and Risma, major Moroccan hotel group, have joined forces to boost the hospitality and tourism sectors in the North African Kingdom. The two Groups have agreed to launch Sofitel Tangier hotel on the new corniche offering an exceptional panoramic view of the Strait. This new establishment will enrich Tangier’s luxury hotel […]
Morocco is experiencing a steady uptick in arrivals from Germany, with Agadir and Essaouira standing out as the two Atlantic destinations most favored by German visitors this spring. According to data from the Tourism Observatory, German arrivals in Morocco rose by 29% in 2024, reaching 361,116 visitors — a trend that is continuing into 2026 […]
Ms. Amina Bouayach, President of Moroccan National Human Rights Council, has been honoured by BPUR International with “International Award for Confronting the Political Abuse of Religion” during a high-level conference held lately at the House of Commons in London. Ms. Bouayach has been recognised for her distinguished leadership and unwavering commitment to advancing human rights, […]
The number of illegal migration attempts to Europe foiled by Morocco in 2025 dropped to 73,640, down 6.4%, Reuters said citing interior ministry data. During the same year, Morocco over 300 migrant trafficking networks and rescued 13,595 people at sea en route to Europe, it said The number of migrants who took part in voluntary […]
The British government on Thursday reaffirmed its support for the Morocco-proposed autonomy plan as the most credible, viable, and pragmatic basis for a lasting solution to the Sahara dispute. The position was reaffirmed by Hamish Falconer, Minister at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in charge of the Middle East and North Africa, during […]
The US Army is considering the creation of a network of regional drone training centers in Africa aimed at strengthening the capabilities of partner forces facing shared security challenges, with the first such facility to be established in Morocco, the defense-focused outlet Stars and Stripes reported. The initiative is expected to begin next month in […]
Morocco has put in place emergency measures to assist and protect its nationals living in or transiting through Gulf countries amid growing instability in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita said. Responding to a written parliamentary question, Bourita said Morocco’s diplomatic services acted from the outset of the regional hostilities in line with instructions […]
Morocco’s Competition Council said international market volatility drove fuel price movements in early March, with diesel and gasoline showing different levels of pass‑through to pump prices. In a note reviewing price developments between March 1 and March 16, 2026, the council said geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pushed up crude oil and refined product […]
Libya’s Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah has ordered the suspension of a contentious oil development agreement involving private firm Arkenu, citing growing concerns over transparency, accountability, and potential economic risks. In a directive to the National Oil Corporation, Dbeibah said the deal had triggered public backlash and raised doubts about the management of Libya’s oil […]
Mauritania’s consumer protection body has criticized recent increases in fuel prices, warning that the adjustments will deepen the economic hardship faced by citizens. The Forum of Consumers in Mauritania said the price hikes were not implemented progressively, raising concerns over their sudden impact on households already grappling with rising living costs. The group noted that […]