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Morocco records 25.9 million overnight stays as tourism revenue reaches MAD 79 billion

Morocco’s tourism sector continued to post positive results during the first seven months of 2026, supported by rising visitor numbers, stronger activity across classified accommodation establishments and a significant increase in tourism-related revenues. According to the latest figures from......

Morocco and US deepen military cooperation through drone training in Agadir

Morocco and the United States are expanding their military cooperation in emerging technologies, with training activities focused on small unmanned aircraft systems in Agadir. The initiative brings together personnel from the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces and US military partners as both countries continue......

Morocco steps up diphtheria vaccination campaign in Chtouka-Aït Baha

Health authorities in Morocco’s Chtouka-Aït Baha province have intensified preventive measures following the identification of a limited family cluster of diphtheria, with vaccination and public awareness efforts being expanded across the area. The provincial Vigilance and Monitoring Committee......

Seven Moroccan cities feature in Oxford Economics’ 2026 Global Cities Index

Seven Moroccan cities have been included in Oxford Economics’ 2026 Global Cities Index, which assesses the world’s 1,000 largest urban economies across a broad range of economic and social indicators. Casablanca leads the Moroccan cities in the global ranking, followed by Rabat, Tangier,......

Diphtheria in Morocco: Two Family Clusters Detected in Souss-Massa as Eight Cases Remain Under Investigation

Two limited family clusters of diphtheria have been identified in Morocco’s Souss-Massa region, prompting an epidemiological response by health authorities. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection said on September 28 that one infection has been laboratory-confirmed, while eight additional......

Botola Pro D1: 27 goals highlight explosive opening round in Morocco

The opening round of the Botola Pro D1 “Inwi” has delivered an early indication of what could become a high-scoring Moroccan league season, with 27 goals registered across the seven matches played so far. Away teams dominated the first weekend, accounting for 17 of those goals compared with......

Six Moroccan cities feature among Africa’s top 50 in global cities ranking

Six Moroccan cities have been included among Africa’s top 50 cities in the 2026 Global Cities Index published by Oxford Economics, highlighting the growing presence of Morocco’s major urban centres in an international assessment of economic and social performance. Casablanca leads the Moroccan......

Agadir university hospital faces scrutiny over 24 million dirham nursing services contract

A public contract worth more than 24 million Moroccan dirhams for support and nursing services at the Mohammed VI University Hospital in Agadir has come under administrative and parliamentary scrutiny, with questions raised over the eligibility of the company that won the tender. The case concerns procurement......

Ceuta crisis begins to affect Spanish tourism bookings to Morocco

The fallout from the ongoing crisis surrounding Ceuta is beginning to be felt in tourism, with signs of increased cancellations and slower new bookings among Spanish travelers planning trips to Morocco. According to data cited by Spanish tourism publication Hosteltur and provided by hotel booking platform......