The national airline Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is mobilizing for the success of the annual meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) scheduled from October 9 to 15, 2023 in Marrakech.
A report from the World Bank Group for the year 2023 focused on "the results of its activities" reveals confidence in Morocco’s "solvency". The publication of this report comes just before the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, scheduled for Marrakech next week.
The devastating earthquake that struck the Marrakech region on September 8 has undoubtedly affected the kingdom’s tourism sector, which was forecasting record revenues by the end of the year. But the impacts are minor, say the authorities, who remain optimistic.
Several hotel units and complexes in Marrakech, Agadir and Ouarzazate are at risk of closing their doors, for lack of public subsidies and new investments.
Michelle Grosbois, from Pouancé (Maine-et-Loire), was in Morocco during the earthquake that struck the province of Al Haouz on the night of Friday, September 8. Testimony.
A few days after the violent earthquake that mourned Morocco, British Mike McHugo, owner of the Kasbah du Toubkal, a very popular eco-lodge located 60 km south of Marrakech, says he is "lucky" to be alive. He is convinced that tourism will quickly resume in the region.
The Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) has just launched the national communication campaign "Ntla9awfMarrakech" (We’ll meet in Marrakech) to encourage domestic tourists to visit the ochre city after the violent and deadly earthquake of September 8.
Fatim-Zahra Ammor, Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy, stated that tourism activity has resumed its normal pace in Marrakech after the September 8 earthquake.
Morocco maintains its ambition, that of bringing the share of renewable energies to more than 52% by 2030. It is betting on an investment of one to two billion dollars per year.
The airline Transavia has just announced the launch of a new air link to Morocco. The flight is scheduled for next summer.
Two Moroccan hotels have just been ranked among the 50 best hotels in the world. They are both located in Marrakech.
A flight to Marrakech from Dole-Jura airport was canceled. Passengers were left to their own devices, without any alternative solution.