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Morocco travel news 2026: Breaking tourism updates, new attractions, infrastructure developments, and travel advisories. Your trusted source for Morocco travel insights.

Marrakech Just Got a Whole Lot Closer to Eastern France: EasyJet Launches Direct Strasbourg Route

For years, anyone trying to get from Strasbourg to Marrakech faced the same tired routine: drive an hour to Basel, hop a train to Frankfurt, or grit their teeth through a layover in Paris. That awkward gap on the map…

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Morocco Rolls Out Mystery Hotel Inspections to Overhaul Tourism Star Ratings

Starting May 2026, Morocco’s Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts, and Social and Solidarity Economy began deploying undercover inspectors at classified hotels and guesthouses across the country. The program will eventually cover around 2,500 establishments, and it marks the most significant shift…

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Morocco Tourism Hits 31 Billion Dirhams in Q1 2026, Up 24% From Last Year

Morocco’s tourism sector posted strong gains in the first quarter of 2026. Foreign currency receipts from travel reached 31 billion dirhams (roughly $3.1 billion) by the end of March, a 24 percent increase from the same period last year, according…

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Ryanair Doubles Down on Morocco as Spain’s Airport Fees Push Europe’s Biggest Budget Carrier South

Morocco just pulled off the kind of win that reshapes a country’s tourism map for years. Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost airline, announced Monday it will boost capacity in Morocco by 11% this summer — while slashing 1.2 million seats from…

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Marrakech Hosts Second International Tourism Innovation and Investment Conference, Honors Three Moroccan Startups

Marrakech welcomed a high-profile gathering of tourism leaders, investors, and policymakers on Friday, April 24, as the city hosted the second edition of the International Conference on Tourism Innovation and Investment. The two-day forum brought together global decision-makers to chart…

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UN Tourism Innovation Office Morocco: First Africa Hub Launches in Rabat (2026)

Morocco just secured a diplomatic and economic win that will resonate far beyond its borders. On Thursday, April 23, the Moroccan capital Rabat hosted the official launch of UN Tourism’s new Thematic Office for Innovation in Africa — the first…

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Morocco’s Hospitality Week Returns: Inside the Kingdom’s Bet on Warm Welcomes as Its Next Tourism Superpower

Rabat rolled out the red carpet on Wednesday, April 22, as the third edition of Diyafa Celebration Week officially kicked off in the Moroccan capital. This year’s theme — “Moroccan Hospitality: From Heritage to Tourism Excellence” — sets the tone…

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easyJet Opens New Marrakech Base and Unveils Six New Routes to Morocco

Morocco’s aviation and tourism landscape received a significant boost on April 15, 2026, as British low-cost carrier easyJet officially inaugurated its first-ever operational base in the country, headquartered in Marrakech and equipped with a dedicated fleet of three aircraft stationed…

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Morocco’s Tourism Sector Commits to Data Protection Through “DATA-TIKA” Program

Morocco’s tourism industry is taking a decisive step toward stronger data governance. On Tuesday, April 14, the country’s National Data Protection Commission (CNDP) signed a landmark partnership agreement with five leading tourism federations in Rabat, formally enrolling the sector in…

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Morocco’s Tourism Revenue Reaches $2.1 Billion in the First Two Months of 2026

Morocco’s travel sector posted strong numbers to kick off 2026. Data from the country’s Exchange Office shows that tourism receipts reached approximately $2.1 billion during January and February — a 22.2% increase compared to the same period last year. The…

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