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Tunisia has ranked the fourth favorite destination for French tourists globally, French tourism media Echo touristique has reported. The ranking, based on May data, remained the same for the third time in a row. Echo touristique reports a 54 per cent increase in the number of French tourists in May this year compared with May […]
Morocco will start issuing electronic visas for 49 Countries as of July 10, 2022, in an effort to boost the tourism sector that was hard hit by the COVID-19. The e-visa has a duration of 30 days and can be extended up to six months with multiple-entry in Morocco. Besides the 49 countries concerned by […]
Morocco’s tourism businesses started to breathe a sigh of relief as the battered sector showed first signs of recovery from the fallout of the pandemic. With 80% in tourism revenue, the future looks promising for the sector backed by a promotional campaign targeting main tourist emitting countries. Speaking to MPs, tourism minister confirmed the recovery […]
Tunisia will send aircraft to Russia to transport Russians holidaymakers, the Tourism Minister of the North African country pointed out Monday as result of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, reports say. Mohamed Moez Belhassine told Shems fm that authorities have already established contacts with local airlines for the process. The official indicated that the Russian market […]
The Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) has unveiled its latest international ad campaign under the theme “Morocco, Land of Light”. The campaign is the cornerstone of the Office’s promotional action dedicated to international tourism, both in traditional and emerging markets. “Morocco, Land of Light” aims to position Morocco among the most coveted global tourist destinations, […]
Tunisia’s minister of Tourism kick started Wednesday “Visit Tunisia” project funded by the US development agency USAID to the tune of $50 million. The project is expected to create thousands of jobs. Mohamed Moez Belhassein unveiled the project in the presence of the US envoy to the North African country Donald Bloom, in the Sbeitla […]
Morocco has approved a package of 2 billion dirhams ($220 million) to help the tourism sector manage the fallout of the pandemic, the tourism ministry said. The emergency aid was approved in a meeting attended by the head of the government, tourism minister, and finance minister. The package aims to mitigate the impact of a […]
The UN World Tourism Organization picked Marrakech as a home to its regional Africa office, Moroccan media reported citing official sources. The decision was taken during the 24th session of the UNWTO General Assembly amid fierce competition from other African cities. During the 24th UNWTO General Assembly, Morocco has also been elected a member of […]
Moroccans living abroad are the leading foreign exchange earners in the kingdom, alongside tourism and services, the automobile industry and the export of phosphates and derived products. In the first five months of 2021, these Moroccans of the world transferred 36.34 billion dirhams (3.5 billion euros), up 50.2% compared to the first five months […]
Ryanair plans to link Morocco’s Atlantic resort of Agadir with destinations in Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany and Poland. The company, which announced the setting up of its third African base in Agadir last month, will operate 25 new routes from Agadir to key tourist emitting destinations. The flights will start in November 2021 […]