Morocco Tourism News

Morocco seeks to boost tourism with simplified visa procedure
Morocco has announced the launch of an electronic visa platform to encourage tourist arrivals and help the Moroccan tourist industry recover post-pandemic.

Breaking Travel News interview: Adel El Fakir, chief executive, Moroccan National Tourism Office
As Morocco reopens its borders to international travellers, Breaking Travel News speaks to Adel El Fakir, chief executive of the Moroccan National Tourism Office, about plans to welcome one million guests annually from the UK by 2025

Morocco to reopen borders next week
The decision follows “the evolution of the epidemiological situation in the kingdom,” a statement said, adding that entry requirements for visitors would be announced at a later date.

easyJet to offer Morocco connection from Glasgow this winter
From November 4th, flights and holidays will take off from Glasgow Airport to the popular beach destination of Agadir, offering customers in Scotland even more choice.

Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech launches new spa offering
The package includes personalised fitness consultations and spa treatments combined with a series of activities designed to promote mindfulness, including pottery or cookery classes.

Morocco minister argues confidence is returning to Africa tourism market
The mood in the regional tourism sector has shifted in the past month, Nadia Fettah Alaoui, minister of tourism for Morocco, has told delegates at the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum.

UNWTO prepares for Morocco general assembly
Officials from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation and Morocco met to prepare for the general assembly event set to take place in October.

New flights to Morocco to launch in February
Royal Air Maroc has confirmed that, as of February 11th, routes will be reinstated from Gatwick to Marrakech four-times weekly; Gatwick to Agadir three-times weekly; and Manchester to Agadir twice a week.

Marrakech to host ABTA Travel Convention 2021
The city last hosted the conference in 2005 and has since undergone many developments while maintaining its traditional and cultural roots.

Morocco reopens doors to international travellers
The Moroccan National Tourist Office has confirmed that the national border regulations have been relaxed to international visitors, including passengers from the UK.

Emirates to relaunch flights to Casablanca next week
Emirates has announced it will resume passenger services to Casablanca, Morocco from September 18th. The resumption of flights takes Emirates’ African network to 14 destinations.

ABTA postpones Morocco convention until 2021
ABTA has postponed its annual travel convention in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The Morocco-based event was due to take place in October 2020, and will now be moved until the same time next year.