In Marrakech, repeated administrative delays in license renewals are paralyzing the thriving hot air balloon sector. Facing the silence of authorities, professionals are worried about the future of this major tourist attraction.
Famous American talk show host and comedian Conan O’Brien has settled in Marrakech for a few days of vacation. He took advantage of this private stay to explore the winding streets of the medina and discover the treasures of the ochre city.
Marrakech secures twelfth place in the global ranking of best cultural cities , surpassing Cairo. According to a vast international survey, the Moroccan city has now established itself as the undisputed leader of culture in North Africa.
The emblematic Marrakech establishment, La Mamounia, joins a very exclusive circle of luxury hospitality. A renowned international magazine has just awarded it its brand new prize, confirming over a century of excellence and worldwide prestige.
Justice has sanctioned a private clinic in Marrakech for a serious diagnostic error. The establishment and its insurance will have to pay 500,000 dirhams to a patient suffering from malaria, falsely diagnosed with gallbladder inflammation .
A flight connecting Bergamo to Marrakech narrowly avoided tragedy in early May. Two Italian nurses on vacation resuscitated a thirteen-month-old infant in respiratory arrest, compensating for the absence of pediatric medical equipment on board the aircraft.
A Spanish tourist advises women against visiting Marrakech solo . Through her testimony, she points out the persistence of vendors and a sense of insecurity, alerting to the realities of an unaccompanied stay.
The imminent connection of Marrakech to the Safi desalination plant marks a turning point. This strategic infrastructure will guarantee drinking water to more than one and a half million inhabitants, offering a lasting response to regional water stress.
The Marrakech police prefecture conducted a major operation against extortion on the streets. Thirty-four individuals posing as parking attendants were arrested for illegally demanding money from motorists.
Air transport between France and Morocco is in excellent health. The connections linking Parisian airports to the cities of Marrakech and Casablanca are reaching the top of international traffic at the start of this year.
To celebrate Eid Al-Adha, many Moroccans living abroad have set their sights on Marrakech. Fleeing urban heat, these vacationers boost the local economy by favoring the comfort of hotel stays and leisure spaces.
The extension of the high-speed rail line (LGV ) is progressing rapidly. Scheduled for September 2029, this railway project aims to drastically bring the capital closer to the ochre city.