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The New York Times has highlighted the touristic assets of Marrakech, describing it as “a haven of Islamic architecture, dazzling traditional artisanship, and cool contemporary design.” In an article published Thursday, The New York Times celebrates Marrakesh as a city combining authenticity and modernity and boasting many tourist attractions. The author of the piece, Seth […]
The Coalition for Climate Entrepreneurship (CCE) has opened a center in Marrakesh thanks to collaboration between the U.S. Department of State and the Near East Foundation with support from the Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable Foundation and Islamic Relief USA. The CCE Hub will provide climate-focused entrepreneurs access to the hardware, software, community, and resources […]
The large-circulation daily in the USA has ranked Marrakesh among seven great cities in the world that offer great walks and the pleasures of strolling through their urban landscape. In an article entitled “In 7 Great Cities, 7 Great Walks”, the newspaper said that they asked writers in cities around the world to suggest routes […]
Gotion High-Tech, a Chinese electric vehicle battery giant, will inject over $ 6.5 billion in a gigafactory in Morocco. It will be the first in Africa, creating more than 25 000 jobs and strengthening the country’s leading position in the automotive industry. The announcement of this EV battery industrial eco-system was made Thursday in Marrakesh […]
The 2023 Kofi Annan Road Safety Award, which will be held in Marrakesh on Sept.25-26, is an international recognition of the outstanding efforts made by Morocco to curb fatalities and injuries from road accidents. The event is organized by the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the UN Special Envoy for Road Safety and the […]
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 […]
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has thanked King Mohammed VI and the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) for hosting the U.S.-Africa Business Summit which opened on 19 July in Marrakech. Addressing, remotely, participants in the summit from Washington D.C., the American Vice-President said: “I would like to thank the Corporate Council on Africa, His Majesty […]
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will start on Dec.12 a regional trip that will take him to North Africa and the Middle East region, reported on Tuesday several Russian news outlets. “In a few days, Sergey Lavrov will travel to the Middle East and North Africa. On Sunday, he will depart for Israel, Palestine, Algeria […]
The Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) will organize in Marrakech Sept.25-26 its business aviation show 2019. More than 3,000 VIPs visitors from around the world are expected in the event wherein over 100 world class exhibitors will unveil their latest innovations and services. The holding of this show in Morocco confirms […]
King Mohammed VI inaugurated, on Tuesday in Marrakesh, a primary healthcare center and an addictology treatment center. The two solidarity-based facilities are part of the refurbishment and upgrading of El Mellah neighborhood and stem from the royal will to reinforce the health offer via community-based and high-quality medical services that meet the needs of citizens, […]