Diplomacy & Tourism Links: Serbia’s State Secretary Nevena Jovanović met Morocco’s newly appointed ambassador Omar Amrar, discussing ways to deepen cooperation in economy, science, culture, tourism and education. Travel Safety in Morocco: Italy’s ambassador to Morocco shared the rescue story of two hikers in the Atlas near Marrakech, found after hours in cold conditions with hypothermia risk—an example of how quickly help can matter for travellers. Locust Watch in the South: Dense locust swarms have returned to Errachidia in southeastern Morocco, raising fresh fears for oasis agriculture and grazing lands around Rissani and Merzouga. World Cup Travel Spotlight (Morocco in the mix): FIFA 2026 base camps list Morocco in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, while New York prepares for match-day crowds with transport and fan events—plus a reminder that Morocco’s players will be part of the wider tourism surge. Air Connectivity: Air Transat adds new summer 2026 routes including Montreal–Agadir and Montreal–Dakar, boosting leisure travel links that can feed Morocco-bound itineraries. Morocco in Global Media: Al Jazeera Documentary will premiere a cycling journey across Morocco with Ali Bin Towar, highlighting cities, mountains and medinas through local encounters.