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Morocco records 18% rise in H1 tourists
Zawya
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A surge in investments ahead of the 2030 FIFA world cup games coupled with tourism promotion campaigns boosted the number of tourists visiting Morocco by nearly 19 percent in the first half of 2025. In a statement published on Thursday, the...
Moment holidaymaker arrived home to find police waiting for him at the airport
NorthWalesLive
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July 11, 2025
A drug dealer was arrested minutes after touching down from a holiday to Morocco. Joshua Pope had been identified as running a Swansea-based cocaine and heroin operation following detailed analysis movements and phone data, a court heard Pope was...
Appeals to bring home a Cork man who suffered a brain hemorrhage on holiday
Red FM
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July 11, 2025
The partner of a Cork man who suffered a brain hemorrhage while on holiday in Morocco is appealing for help to get him home Jason Hood flew to Agadir in the middle of June with his partner Caroline Daly and was rushed to a medical centre after he...
How will AI revolutionize Tunisian tourism?
African Manager
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July 11, 2025
Tunisia’s tourism sector stands on the brink of a major transformation driven by advances in artificial intelligence (AI), according to an analysis published by the Arab Institute of Business Managers (IACE). Titled “How AI is Redefining the...
Morocco allows use of international license plate format for domestic road use
Hespress
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July 10, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News With MAPThursday 10 July 2025 - 22:35 Morocco’s Ministry of Transport and Logistics said it will now allow vehicles to use license plates conforming to international standards within the national territory. The...
5 bang for your buck travel destinations this summer
The Express Tribune
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July 11, 2025
If your social feed is filled with people jetting off to European hotspots and overpriced island escapes, don’t let it fool you. Some of the most memorable places are also the most affordable ones - if you know where to look. Once you move beyond...
He arrived home from holiday to find police waiting for him at the airport
SwanseaOnline
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July 11, 2025
11:42, 11 Jul 2025Updated 11:42, 11 Jul 2025 A holidaying drug dealer was arrested minutes after touching down from a trip to Morocco, a court has heard. Joshua Pope had been identified as running a Swansea-based cocaine and heroin operation...
Conrad Hotels & Resorts Launches 1/3/5 Program to Inspire Meaningful Travel Experiences
Breaking Travel News
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July 11, 2025
Conrad Hotels & Resorts announces the launch of Conrad 1/3/5, a signature brand program designed to encourage fresh perspectives through immersive, thoughtfully curated experiences for the modern traveler. Inspired by the legacy of founder Barron...
World's top 20 beaches: The most stunning spots
Gulf News
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Craving sun-kissed shores, crystal-clear waters, and unforgettable sunsets? The world is brimming with breathtaking beach destinations that offer more than just sand and surf. From hidden tropical gems to iconic coastlines, these 15 beaches...
Working conditions in Spain's tourism sector: precariousness and exhausting working hours
Equal Times
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July 11, 2025
In several regions of Spain, as in other European countries, tourism seems to have reached a turning point. Although the discontent with mass tourism in coastal areas or cities such as Barcelona has been intensifying over the last decade, it was...
Morocco Welcomes 8.9 Mln Tourists in First Half of 2025
Hespress
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July 10, 2025
Morocco welcomed 8.9 million tourists during the first half of 2025, marking a 19% increase compared to the same period in 2024 an additional 1.4 million visitors according to the Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts, and Social and Solidarity...
Morocco Attracts 8.9 Million Tourists in First Half of 2025
Morocco World News
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July 10, 2025
Rabat – The Ministry of Tourism is celebrating a new achievement, noting that the tourist arrivals rate in Morocco marked an increase of 19% in the first half of 2025, compared to the same period last year. In a statement today, the ministry said...
Morocco, Brazil Forge Stronger Economic Partnership at Marrakech Forum
Morocco World News
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July 10, 2025
Rabat — Morocco and Brazil are building a partnership that will create a more integrated, sustainable, and prosperous future for both countries. Morocco’s Investment Minister Karim Zidane made this commitment at the LIDE Forum in Marrakech on...
Stranded Moroccan travelers in France receive emergency aid through Marhaba program
Hespress
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July 10, 2025
A group of Moroccan nationals traveling from Italy to Morocco for their summer holidays received emergency assistance after their bus broke down in southern France, as part of the annual “Marhaba 2025” operation. According to Hespress AR sources,...
Hundreds march for dignity in Morocco's Atlas mountains to protest marginalization, prompting authorities' pledge to meet demands
Hespress
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July 10, 2025
Hundreds of residents from the remote villages of Morocco’s Aït Bouguemez valley launched a multi-day protest march this week, demanding improved infrastructure, public services, and government accountability after years of neglect. The march,...
Morocco launches phase 3 of motorway project
Zawya
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Morocco’s Ministry of Equipment and Water has launched the construction works for the third phase of the expressway connecting the Northern Fez city to the nearby Taounate, with a total budget of around 324 million Moroccan dirhams ($36 million)....
Spain hails 'perfect coordination' with Morocco in Marhaba strait crossing operation
Hespress
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July 10, 2025
Spain’s Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska on Thursday praised the smooth execution of Operation Marhaba 2025, highlighting the “perfect coordination” with Morocco as key to its success. “None of this would be possible without the close...
Spain Commends ‘Perfect Coordination’ with Morocco in Record-Breaking Marhaba 2025
Morocco World News
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July 10, 2025
Rabat – Spain’s Interior Minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska commended the smooth progress of Operation Marhaba 2025, praising the “perfect coordination” with Morocco. This cooperation has ensured the success of this year’s record-breaking...
Global tourism on the rise, though industry grapples with challenges
Consultancy.org
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July 10, 2025
The global tourism and travel (T&T) sector will contribute around $16 trillion to the world’s GDP by 2034, when it hits 30 billion trips yearly. That is according to a report from the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Kearney and the...
Palestine at centre of Morocco’s foreign policy, never bargained on it: Envoy Mohamed Maliki
The Print
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July 10, 2025
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) Palestine is at the “centre” of Morocco’s foreign policy and “we don’t speak much, but those who need to know, they know”, the country’s envoy to India, Mohamed Maliki, said on Thursday and underlined the sooner the...