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Taiwan Resumes Visa Processing for Moroccan Citizens After 81-Day Suspension

Moroccan citizens can once again apply for Taiwanese visas following an 81-day suspension, ending a period of uncertainty triggered by reciprocal restrictions on visa processing between the two sides. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on October 12 that it had restored normal visa......

Attijariwafa Bank’s Digital Bank Simple. Expands Travel Services With Flights and International eSIM

CASABLANCA, Morocco — Simple., the digital banking platform backed by Attijariwafa bank, is expanding its range of services with new features designed to combine everyday banking with travel-related solutions, targeting customers seeking more integrated digital experiences. The latest additions......

Casablanca sees 250% surge in bookings from Canadian travelers

Casablanca is attracting sharply greater interest from Canadian travelers, with bookings to Morocco’s largest city rising by 250% between October 2025 and August 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier. The increase was highlighted by TravelPulse Canada, which cited data from Canadian......

Thailand: Moroccans Will Need a Visa Again Starting September 15

Starting September 15, 2026, Moroccan nationals wishing to travel to Thailand will need to apply for a visa before their departure. Bangkok is thus ending the visa-free access that Moroccan passport holders enjoyed for stays of up to 60 days. A Significant Change for Moroccan Travelers The Department......

Netherlands: New Air Tax Threatens Competitiveness of Dutch Airports

Starting in January 2027, travelers departing from the Netherlands could face a significant increase in air taxation on longer flights. Presented by the government as both a fiscal and environmental tool, this reform has sparked backlash from airlines, which fear that more passengers will cross borders......

Air Traffic: Moroccan Airports Exceed 22 Million Passengers by the End of July 2026

Moroccan airports continue their growth momentum. By the end of July 2026, they welcomed 22,282,997 passengers, representing an increase of 8.77% compared to the first seven months of 2025, according to the latest statistics from the National Office of Airports (ONDA).This evolution reflects the positive......

License Plates in Morocco: What Changes with the New Model and the December 31 Deadline

Morocco is beginning a transition to a unified model of license plates, designed to simplify the identification of vehicles both domestically and abroad. Latin characters, the mention "MA", pricing, and the replacement schedule: here are the key changes to know. The reform of license plates is gradually......

Direct flights between Israel and Morocco resume after nearly three years

Direct air travel between Israel and Morocco is gradually returning, with flights between Tel Aviv and Marrakech resuming after a suspension that followed the outbreak of the regional conflict in October 2023. Israeli airline Arkia has restarted the direct route to Marrakech, marking a new step in the......

Morocco lifts visa requirements for Albanian citizens

Morocco has officially introduced a visa exemption for Albanian citizens, effective Saturday, August 15, 2026, in a move aimed at facilitating travel and strengthening bilateral ties between Rabat and Tirana. Under the new arrangement, holders of Albanian passports can travel to Morocco for short stays......