Keywords: Tourism


Portugal celebrates the richness of Moroccan cuisine

Portugal is turning the spotlight on Moroccan gastronomy as Morocco takes part for the first time as guest of honour at the 22nd edition of the Culinary Arts Congress, held on September 27 and 28 near Lisbon. The event brings together more than 80 local and international professionals, offering a platform......

Morocco strengthens its position in Africa’s luxury hospitality market with 31 MICHELIN Keys

Morocco is strengthening its presence on the global luxury tourism map after 31 hotels across the country were awarded MICHELIN Keys in the 2026 selection, placing it just behind South Africa in Africa’s ranking. The distinction highlights a growing segment of Moroccan hospitality built around......

Morocco’s foreign exchange reserves set to exceed $55 billion in 2026

Morocco’s official foreign exchange reserves are expected to continue rising through 2026 and 2027, even as the country’s merchandise trade deficit widens under the pressure of higher energy costs and strong investment-related imports. Bank Al-Maghrib forecasts that official reserve assets......

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......

Victoria in Gozo selected as European Capital of Culture for 2031

Victoria, the main city of Malta’s island of Gozo, has been recommended as one of the European Capitals of Culture for 2031, marking a major milestone for the small Mediterranean city and its cultural ambitions. The recommendation was announced by the European Commission following an assessment......

Kamel Abou Ali tops Forbes Middle East list of leading tourism and hospitality figures

Egyptian businessman Kamel Abou Ali has been named at the top of Forbes Middle East’s 2026 list of the region’s leading figures in tourism and hospitality, highlighting his growing profile in one of the Middle East’s most important economic sectors. Abou Ali’s recognition reflects......

Royal Mansour Marrakech named Africa’s best hotel and ranks 26th worldwide

Morocco’s luxury hospitality sector has strengthened its international profile after Royal Mansour Marrakech was named the best hotel in Africa in the 2026 edition of The World’s 50 Best Hotels. The distinction was announced during the annual awards ceremony held in Paris, placing the Marrakech......

Morocco’s RN17 between Ahfir and Saïdia reaches 90% completion

The rehabilitation of Morocco’s National Road 17 between Ahfir and Saïdia has entered its final stage, with the project now around 90% complete. The road represents an important connection between inland areas of Morocco’s Oriental region and the Mediterranean coast. It also forms part......

Air China expands access to Marrakech through Istanbul

Air China is expanding its commercial reach in Morocco by adding Marrakech to its codeshare network with Turkish Airlines, giving passengers from China another way to reach the Moroccan tourist destination via Istanbul. Under the expanded partnership, Air China will place its airline code on Turkish......