Despite inflation affecting hotels and restaurants, enthusiasm for summer vacations remains strong in Morocco. Driven by social pressure, many families are increasingly willing to go into debt to display an idealized lifestyle.
In the midst of the World Cup, the sudden deactivation of thousands of decoders by beIN Sports is sparking anger among Moroccan café owners. Faced with the cost of commercial subscriptions, the industry is brandishing the threat of a national boycott .
Due to the time difference with North America, café managers are giving up broadcasting matches of foreign teams during the World Cup. Only confrontations involving the Moroccan national team will benefit from exceptional opening hours.
With massive investments and attractive prices, Morocco is displaying new tourism ambitions. The kingdom has even surpassed the Canary Islands in the number of visitors, pushing the Spanish archipelago to defend its leadership.
The renowned hotel group Waldorf Astoria opens its doors inside the Mohammed VI Tower, between Rabat and Salé. This luxurious establishment offers breathtaking views from the country’s highest peak.
American premium light ice cream specialist Cold Stone is consolidating its presence in Morocco. Just a few months after its first opening, the brand has just opened a second location in Casablanca , marking a new milestone in its national development strategy.
The restaurant L’Alcôve, located in Vinay in the Marne, has just earned a star in the Michelin Guide. An achievement driven by Moroccan-born chef Nawal Rezagui , who infuses influences from around the world into her cuisine.
In Agadir, twenty people ended up in the emergency room last weekend after eating spoiled pastries. While some patients returned home, the most serious cases remain under close medical supervision.
Catering giant Elior-Derichebourg is accused of dismissing employees wearing headscarves. This case reignites the debate over strict enforcement of religious neutrality rules in private companies.
To meet labor needs while avoiding permanent settlement, Paris is rolling out a circular migration scheme . This project aims to structure the arrival of Moroccan agricultural workers and ensure their return after their assignment.
In the upscale neighborhoods of the capital, many high-end establishments refuse credit card payments. Under the guise of technical breakdowns, this widespread practice is mainly a way to avoid tax control and penalizes tourists.
The Moroccan union of café and restaurant owners has officially demanded that the Prime Minister, Aziz Akhannouch, abolish the GMT+1 time zone. This request highlights the adverse economic and social repercussions of this additional hour.