
Morocco's Wedding Industry Faces Crisis as Traditional Celebrations Decline
In Morocco, the attendance of wedding halls has dropped considerably this summer to the point of worrying several managers.

In Morocco, the attendance of wedding halls has dropped considerably this summer to the point of worrying several managers.

In Morocco, the lifting of the requirement for a marriage certificate in hotels is still not unanimous. According to a recent poll, two-thirds of Moroccans say they are dissatisfied with the lifting of this measure.

The exaggerated rise in prices and the quality of tourist services in some Moroccan cities hosting many foreign tourists and Moroccans from Europe this summer season, ruins the holidays of nationals.

The hotel sector is suffering in Morocco this summer. Professionals in the sector complain about the low influx noted, compared to other tourist accommodation establishments.

During this summer period, many Moroccan families are opting for the rental of daily apartments, particularly in coastal cities. This trend, largely motivated by economic reasons, is explained in particular by the rise in hotel rates and the saturation of available establishments.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn (DSK), former Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), also former French Minister of Economy, Finance and Industry, disputes the information reported by the media, including Bladi.net, concerning the launch of a vast hotel project south of Tangier .
The global phosphate giant, OCP, has become the majority shareholder of the La Mamounia hotel following the state’s sale of its stake in the establishment. This operation is part of the policy of divestment of assets deemed non-essential, aimed at financing national development initiatives.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn (DSK), former Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as well as former French Minister of Economy, Finance and Industry, is multiplying his investments in Morocco. He is launching a vast hotel project south of Tangier.

Adriana Karembeu has been the promoter of a 5-star hotel in Morocco since 2019: the Palais Ronsard. The top model and TV host tells how this project was designed and implemented in Marrakech.

In Al Hoceima, many vacationers have found a trick to avoid the hotels that have become too expensive for them.

Deserted, the hotels and restaurants located in the cities of northern Morocco, particularly Al Hoceima, are in great difficulty.

In Al Hoceima, most tourist services in hotels, restaurants and cafes have seen a sharp increase, thus undermining the vacations of Moroccans Residing Abroad (MREs) and residents during this summer period marked by an influx of tourists.