Keywords: Tourism Development


Morocco climbs to 70th in the World Economic Forum’s 2026 tourism development index

Morocco has moved up to 70th place among 110 economies in the World Economic Forum’s 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI), improving by seven positions compared with the previous edition. The country recorded a score of 3.48, according to the latest ranking, which assesses the conditions......

Bank Cards in Syria: Payment Giants Restart International Transactions

After more than four decades of financial isolation and strict international sanctions, Syria is entering a decisive phase towards its reintegration into global trade. The successful execution of the first live international banking transactions by Visa and Mastercard marks the end of a major monetary......

ONMT and Ryanair Launch Record Winter Program to Boost Tourism in Morocco

The Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) takes a significant step in its strategy to enhance air connectivity by unveiling, in partnership with Ryanair, the largest winter program ever established by the airline in Morocco. This initiative aims to increase transport capacities, stimulate the Kingdom's......

Royal Caribbean scraps Mexico water park after environmental backlash, president says

Cruise operator Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd has decided to withdraw its planned large-scale water park project on Mexico’s Caribbean coast following strong environmental opposition and regulatory rejection by Mexican authorities, according to President Claudia Sheinbaum. The project, known as......

Lagouira set to become the “Maldives of Morocco” with landmark marina development

A major coastal transformation is taking shape in Lagouira, as plans advance for a large-scale marina project designed to reposition the southern Moroccan city as a premier luxury destination. Backed by a strategic partnership between Morocco and the United Arab Emirates, the initiative signals a bold......

Morocco expands hotel capacity with 43,000 new beds as tourism investment surges

Morocco has added 43,000 new hotel beds over the past two years, bringing its total accommodation capacity to more than 304,000 beds. This milestone reflects the success of the country’s 2023–2026 tourism roadmap, which emphasizes infrastructure development, sector diversification, and expanded......

Saudi group to invest MAD 250 million in Tangier's new Mediterranean City tourism hub

Morocco’s Ministry of Tourism has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s Naif Al Rajhi Investment Group to launch a major tourism project in Tangier, known as the "Mediterranean City." This initiative is part of Morocco's 2023-2026 tourism roadmap and aims to transform Tangier into a......

Morocco welcomes 15 million visitors, marking record tourism growth

Morocco achieved a new milestone in its tourism sector, welcoming 15 million visitors by the end of September 2025, a significant 14% increase compared to the same period last year. The Ministry of Tourism attributed this surge to enhanced promotional campaigns, expanded air connectivity, and upgraded......

Morocco and France to host major business forum in Dakhla

Over 300 business leaders from Morocco and France are set to gather in Dakhla on October 9 for a high-level economic forum aimed at boosting investment, fostering innovation, and creating jobs. The event, organized by the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) and the Movement of Enterprises......