L’Équipe: Morocco Ready for 2030 World Cup with Huge Football Infrastructure

Morocco is wasting little time preparing for its starring role as co-host of the 2030 World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal. With investment on a scale rarely seen across Africa, the country is revamping its footballing infrastructure – and...

A Mediterranean cruise for under £1,200? These are our favourites

The Mediterranean may be beautiful but it’s not always easy on the wallet. Popular capital cities, swanky resorts and bucket list islands don’t come cheap, especially if you make separate trips to each one and need to factor in sky-high hotel...

Morocco suffers from stereotypes that damage its image

Hoaxes affect the social fabric of a country Noise drowns out meaning Media coverage of Morocco must go beyond simplistic representations and recognize the country as an influential regional player and a strategic and reliable ally for Spain. It...

Weed tourism lights up global travel

Marijuana-inspired travel is the next big thing in the global travel industry as the world begins to realise that ganja really is the new tourism gold. Knowing that cannabis and the tourism dollar are fast friends would most likely have Bob Marley...

Rasheedat Ajibade calls out CAF over ‘kitchen-sized’ accommodation at WAFCON

Rasheedat Ajibade, Super Falcons captain, has criticised CAF over the quality of accommodation provided for players at the forthcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. In an Instagram story on Thursday, the 25-year-old shared a...

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Super Falcons Star, Rasheedat Ajibade Laments Poor Accommodation In Morocco, Says Footballers Share 'Kitchen-Size Room' Ahead Of AFCON

Two Nigerian women footballers have found themselves squeezed into what Super Falcons player, Rasheedat Ajibade, described as a “kitchen-size room” at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. This raises serious questions about the...

Appeal to help Ellesmere Port mum taken ill in Morocco return to the UK

Rebecca Russell flew with her partner Sam to Morocco on Sunday, June 22, but became ill with suspected food poisoning on Tuesday (June 24). She was being violently sick and despite treatment by the hotel nurse by Friday had become delirious, and...

An Intrepid trip inspired me to uproot my life and move to Morocco

Travel had always brought Nancy joy, but a recent trip brought her a whole lot more – including an across-the-world move and a complete career change. ‘What country doesn’t celebrate Christmas?’ I tapped the question into my phone. I scrolled...

Travel: How to receive the royal treatment in Morocco

Health Minister urges stronger Malaria prevention among travelers as cases note increase

Health and Social Protection Minister Amine Tahraoui has called on healthcare professionals to strengthen awareness and preventive measures against imported malaria, particularly among Moroccan travelers heading to high-risk countries. In a...

CGEM: Morocco positioned as strategic hub for Saudi investment in Africa

Morocco is emerging as a key gateway for Saudi investment into Africa, underpinned by its geographic proximity, robust infrastructure, and seasoned private sector, according to Chakib Alj, president of the General Confederation of Moroccan...

Travel: How to receive the royal treatment in Morocco

RAM Cancels Morocco-France Flights Due to Air Traffic Controller Strike

Rabat — Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced today that it will cancel several flights to and from France scheduled for Thursday, July 3, due to an air traffic controllers’ strike. The Moroccan airline said French air traffic controllers plan to strike...

Morocco to reform hotel classification and expand tourist accommodation capacity

HESPRESS English – Morocco News Hespress ENWednesday 25 June 2025 - 11:36 Tourism Minister Fatim-Zahra Ammor announced major reforms to Morocco’s hotel classification system, including updating ratings every five years and transitioning all...

UAE airfares rise by up to 20 per cent as travel hits summer peak

The beginning of school summer holidays brings with it an annual period of busy air travel. Last week, Emirates reported an expected 30,000 daily passenger count between June 25 and 30, and Dubai International Airport announced that about 3.4...

'Major setback' for Morocco power cable link plan

Kirk EnglandBBC South West environment and tourism correspondent ShareSave The proposal would see four 2,500 mile (4,000km) long cables come ashore near the village of Abbotsham before being buried along a route 14km long The government has said...

Spanish Dentists Sound Alarm Over Morocco Dental Tourism Craze

Rabat — The Spanish Dental Council has issued a stark warning about “dental tourism” in Morocco, referring to a growing social media trend that promotes the practice. The council raised serious concerns about patient safety and treatment quality,...

Five Moroccan Youth Handball Players Disappear During Tournament in Poland

Rabat — Five Moroccan handball players disappeared from their team headquarters during a youth tournament in Poland last month. This incident marks the second involving Moroccan athletes in the country within ten days. Players left their...

Morocco Accelerates Highway Construction with 1,200 Kilometers of New Routes

Rabat — Morocco is embarking on an ambitious infrastructure expansion with nearly 300 kilometers of expressways currently under construction and an additional 900 kilometers planned across various regional development projects, Equipment and Water...