Marrakech and Agadir are increasingly establishing themselves as the preferred destinations for European golfers for the year 2025. According to booking data from an online agency, Morocco is now ranked fourth among the most sought-after countries, behind Spain, Portugal and the United Kingdom, but ahead of Turkey.
The increase in urban and suburban public transport fares in Greater Agadir, implemented by the delegated company Alsa since last Monday, is causing a wave of protest among regular users. This increase, which came after the commissioning of a new fleet of smart buses and the end of the African Cup of Nations competitions, particularly impacts the budget of students and workers who depend on the network for their daily commutes.
The travel agency easyJet Holidays has published its "sunshine reliability index", placing Marrakech and Agadir in the global top 10 destinations most reliable for enjoying the sun during the Easter holidays. This study, based on the analysis of 25 years of climate data, confirms the attractiveness of the Moroccan tourism offer compared to the competition of the Red Sea and the Atlantic islands.
The alert is serious for the capital of Souss-Massa. While Morocco is facing a structural water stress , a study conducted by three Moroccan researchers points to the management of water in Agadir’s hotel establishments. Between waste in the bathrooms, undeclared use of wells, and lack of economical devices, the tourism sector is called upon to urgently review its practices.
Contrasting images in Agadir. While the Group B clash between Egypt and Zimbabwe had started in an almost deserted Adrar stadium, the Moroccan organizers reacted very quickly. By deciding to open the doors for free during the match, they allowed the match to end in an electrifying atmosphere in front of more than 30,000 spectators.
The Spanish airline Vueling is strengthening its connectivity with Morocco, designated as a priority market. New routes and increased frequencies are announced to Nador, Fez, Marrakech and Tangier.
Faced with inflation and tax pressure, French retirees are looking for a refuge for their purchasing power. The 2025 ranking of Retraite sans Frontières confirms the appeal of Morocco, which remains in the top 10 despite a slight decline, closely followed by European destinations.
With the immediate commissioning of 134 new buses, Agadir is embarking on a complete overhaul of its network under the supervision of Wali Saaïd Amzazi. This deployment marks the end of an obsolete transport system to impose smart mobility, which will eventually be extended to 311 vehicles covering 18 municipalities of Greater Agadir.
The American destroyer USS Paul Ignatius and the Moroccan frigate Tarik Ben Ziyad conducted joint exercises in the Atlantic . The "Atlas Handshake" exercise, punctuated by live-fire drills, aims to strengthen the interoperability of the two fleets in the face of maritime security threats.
The inflation is eroding pensions in France , but in Agadir, a modest retirement turns into a life of luxury. This economic equation is pushing more and more seniors to expatriate to southern Morocco, where 1000 euros per month is enough to live, eat and enjoy the sun.
The airline Volotea is consolidating its position as the leading operator at Strasbourg Airport by expanding its network to the south. The Spanish low-cost airline inaugurated, on the weekend of November 29 and 30, three new routes connecting the Alsatian capital, including one to the city of Agadir.
The national urban land market is regaining color with a general increase in prices and transactions in the third quarter of 2025. But this statistical improvement masks a very contrasting geographical reality, where the surge of certain cities like Tangier is accompanied by the marked decline of other hubs like Oujda.