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Morocco’s Foreign Minister to Visit China As Bilateral Ties Grow
Rabat — Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita will travel to China on September 19-20 at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. Xinhua news agency reported on Wednesday that Bourita is going on a visit based on an invitation from...
Africa’s strongest currencies by region in 2025: Implications for travel and investment
From the resilient West African franc in Francophone states to the stable pula in Southern Africa, the performance of local currencies is redefining how Africans move across borders and how investors gauge opportunity on the continent. While...

Man who went on holiday to Morocco hit with £32,000 bill
A man hit with a staggering £32,000 bill after holidaying in Morocco has declared he was a "victim of a hack or a bug." Dominique, 63, from France, received the eye-watering charge from his mobile provider, which alleged he'd accumulated the sum...

Morocco Construction Industry Report 2025: Output To Register An AAGR Of 3.9% During 2026-2029, Supported By Investment In Infrastructure Projects In Line With The 2030 FIFA World Cup Preparations
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Morocco's construction sector is poised for growth, fueled by surging FDI, eased regulations, and investments in energy, infrastructure, and 2030 FIFA World Cup projects, coupled with rising airport capacities....
South Africa's tourism recovery: a mixed narrative in 2025
Lee-Anne Bac, Advisory Partner: Tourism at BDO SA unpacks the Tourism Trends Report and makes some startling discoveries. As South Africa continues to grapple with the aftermath of the pandemic, the tourism sector shows signs of rebounding, but...

The 18 best places to holiday in November: These hotspots are sunny, vibrant, under-the-radar - and surprisingly cheap. Where to stay and what to do, revealed by travel expert ROB CROSSAN
November is a low profile month for getaways – and that’s exactly what makes it so appealing. While Britain sinks into cold and drizzle, many destinations, both far and surprisingly near are basking in sunshine, without the heat rising to...

Ebix Travel debuts centralised e-Visa platform for faster processing
I complete my visa application online, the world map and flight paths behind my laptop screen fueling my travel dreams. Ebix Travel, a leading technology-driven travel ecosystem in India operating through Via.com and Mercury Travels, has launched...

From Victoria Falls to Marrakech: Africa Leads 2025 Travel Hotspots
Travel experts say Africa should top your 2025 bucket list, with Zimbabwe and Morocco ranked among the world’s best destinations by Kayak’s latest Travel Check-in report. Zimbabwe, taking the No. 1 spot, impresses with the grandeur of...

Morocco tightens oversight of travel agencies offering Hajj and Umrah services
Travel agencies offering Hajj and Umrah services to Moroccan pilgrims are now required to meet strict professional and financial standards to ensure the quality of services, Tourism Minister Fatim-Zahra Ammor said. In a written response to a...

Morocco’s “Marhaba 2025” welcomes record 4.06 million returning citizens
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Society Hespress ENTuesday 16 September 2025 - 21:00 Morocco’s 25th “Marhaba” operation concluded Monday with a record transit of more than 4.06 million Moroccans living abroad between June 10 and September 15,...

Morocco Consolidates Position as a Top Destination in Global Tourism Map
Rabat – Minister of Tourism Fatim-Zahra Ammor recalled today Morocco’s tourism momentum, saying the country is increasingly becoming a destination that travelers plan for in advance. Ammor said 33% of tourists now book their stay between two weeks...

G Adventures announces speakers for World Community Tourism Summit
G Adventures has announced the speakers for the third annual GX World Community Tourism Summit taking place on World Tourism Day 2025 in Amman, Jordan on 27 September. The summit is where G Adventures celebrates and learns as a community, with...

Moroccan Students Win Gold in US Innovation Contest With Life-Saving Drone
Rabat – Three Moroccan students from the Faculty of Sciences and Technologies (FST) in Settat have won a gold medal at the Innovation Week (IWA 2025) for their groundbreaking project, Safety Wings. A drone that saves lives at sea The winning...

Morocco's Nayef Aguerd Sustains Concussion, Set to Miss Marseille’s Clash against Real Madrid
Mon 15 Sep 2025 | 07:47 PM Olympique Marseille have suffered a major setback ahead of their opening Champions League group stage match against Real Madrid, with Moroccan defender Nayef Aguerd ruled out through injury. The match will take place on...

Major blow for Spanish anti-tourism protesters as major airport records 'best August ever'
A major airport in a region of Spain beloved by British holidaymakers has seen a steep increase in passengers, despite recent protests by locals against overtourism. Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport, located 8km southwest of Malaga and 5km north of...

9 beautiful beach towns in Spain locals, travel experts say you should visit
Sergii Figurnyi/Adobe Stock A boat docked on a Tossa de Mar beach.Looking to dig your toes into the sand and play in the ocean from sunup to sundown? Then it's time to book a trip to Spain. From the wild and rugged Atlantic shores of Galicia and...

Flying Eagles head for 12-day camping in Santiago
Nigeria’s U-20 boys’ team, the Flying Eagles, have departed for Chile to begin a 12-day final phase camping in the South American nation ahead of their participation in this year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup finals. The seven-time African champions will...
Qantas launches huge sale on flights to Asia - plus more incredible travel deals
Nine may receive a commission when you buy from links on our site. Qantas has today launched a one-week sale on flights to Asia, with more than 80,000 discounted seats on offer. Return economy fares are on sale starting from just $519, with...

Mel B reveals the sentimental reason she married Rory McPhee in Morocco for second wedding
Mel B has found her last time lover. The Spice Girl, 50, recently tied the knot with hairdresser Rory McPhee, 37, in two lavish wedding ceremonies — first in London, then Morocco — and is revealing the touching reason why she said “I do” in the...