The court of first instance in Marrakech sentenced on Monday to five years in prison and a fine of 500,000 dirhams the Franco-Moroccan who installed hidden cameras in his luxury Airbnb villa that he rented to tourists.
Switzerland warns its citizens planning to travel to Morocco about the risk related to rabies. In late June, a Swiss tourist on vacation in Agadir died after being bitten by a stray dog in the Taghazout area, north of the city.
The video of a French tourist describing the harassment she says she suffered in Essaouira has provoked many reactions on social media. In her post, she describes the incident as "disturbing and frightening".
According to a specialized platform, a Moroccan city located a few hours from France is attracting more tourists, culture enthusiasts, fresh air and fine sand than Nice this summer and could dethrone the usual stars of the Mediterranean this year.
The governor of the prefecture of Anfa in Casablanca has instructed the local authorities to carry out daily control campaigns on the beaches under their jurisdiction in order to call to order the unscrupulous parasol renters and car guards who harass the vacationers.
The coastal villages in Morocco experience significant economic growth during the summer season, a period when many visitors invade the beaches and take advantage of the tourist services in these regions, thus contributing to the development of the local economy.
Morocco is preparing to regularize undeclared rental accommodations (Airbnb, riads, apartments). This measure will increase the bed capacity of the kingdom and will result in an increase of at least 10% in overnight stays from 2027, according to experts.
Rebecca Russell, a 32-year-old British woman, fell seriously ill and was rushed to the hospital while enjoying her vacation in Marrakech with her partner Sam Bindley, also 32, and two close friends.
The airline Ryanair is recording strong demand for the summer season of 2025, with solid bookings and rising prices despite the recent heatwaves in Europe and especially in Morocco. Its CEO, Michael O’Leary, confirmed the very positive trend from Warsaw on Tuesday.
A new fraud method is being used by unlicensed tourist guides in Marrakech to circumvent the authorities’ checks.
This summer, the Regional Tourism Council (CRT) of Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma has concocted an ambitious program to attract Moroccan tourists.
As every year, national vacationers flock to Northern Morocco to enjoy their holidays. The region is mobilizing to offer them quality tourist services.