Morocco Tourism News
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.
Palmeraie Rotana Resort takes brand into Morocco
Making its first foray into the Moroccan hospitality sector, Rotana has signed a management agreement to operate the Palmeraie Resort in Marrakech. The hotel will open under its new name, Palmeraie Rotana Resort.
British Airways launches Royal Air Maroc codeshare
British Airways and Royal Air Maroc have announced a new codeshare agreement which will open up new routes across Morocco including Casablanca and Agadir.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Casablanca City Centre opens in Morocco
Radisson Blu has opened its first hotel in Casablanca, with the property becoming Radisson Hotel Group’s second in Morocco. Created and designed by Chilean architect, Jaime Beriestain, it sits up with the city’s most stylish hotels.