Morocco

As of 17 May 2022, international travellers can enter Morocco by either presenting a vaccine certificate or a 72 hours negative PCR test if they are not vaccinated. Children under the…

If you're looking for an amazing adventure, Morocco is the perfect place to go. From exploring the Sahara Desert to hiking in the Atlas Mountains, there are endless opportunities for…

Morocco have confirmed a ban on international flights will be lifted on 7 February

From 15 June 2021, international flights to Morocco will resume and travellers from key tourist source markets will have access to Moroccan territory if they have a vaccination certificate

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Moroccan officials recently met to advance the organization of the 24th UNWTO General Assembly in October 2021, the first global high-level UN…

UNWTO and Morocco met to advance the organisation of the 24th UNWTO General Assembly in October 2021, the first global high-level UN event to be held since the beginning of the pandemic

Royal Air Maroc has announced that routes will be reinstated from London Gatwick to Marrakech four-times weekly; London Gatwick to Agadir three-times weekly; and Manchester to Agadir twice a…

The Moroccan National Tourist Office (MNTO) has confirmed that the country’s border regulations have been relaxed to international visitors, including passengers from the UK.

The mental image most of us have about the Middle East is extraordinary landscapes and windswept desert dunes. Though the area has mushroomed with deserts, there are many other exotic…

National carrier of Morocco, Royal Air Maroc, will join the oneworld alliance effective from 1 April 2020, becoming its first full member in the African continent and bringing even more…

RIU Hotels & Resorts has opened Riu Palace Tikida Taghazout, a five-star 24-hour all-inclusive hotel located in the Taghazout Bay area, which is Morocco's new tourist destination, 15…

Morocco has been officially chosen as the host of the 24th Session of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) to be held in 2021. Members attending the 23rd General Assembly in St…

Online travel agency Ctrip has signed a strategic co-operation agreement with Morocco’s National Tourism Office to boost Chinese tourism to Morocco. Spanning over three years, the…

The Oberoi Group has announced The Oberoi, Marrakech will open on 1 December, 2019. Located in twenty-eight acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, fragrant citrus orchards and olive…

Business to business event for the golf travel community International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) 2019, has announced the theme and dates of its official welcome forum. Following a…

Qatar Airways’ has announced that the virgin flight connecting Doha with Rabat landed safely yesterday, the third route from the airline into Morocco.

It is the final curtain call for Game of Thrones after its eight years of dominating television. While there has been outrage among fans in how the show ended and a debate ensued which has…

The 2019 Virtuoso Luxe Report surveyed its affiliated advisors to discover where, why and how families are traveling this summer.

Marriott International and Eagle Hills have announced the signing of the St Regis Tamuda Bay, marking the debut of the iconic luxury hospitality brand in Morocco.

Hyatt announced that it will open a total of nine Hyatt-branded hotels in Africa by the end of 2020 starting with its first property in Ethiopia in Q4 2018.

Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its scheduled services from Abu Dhabi to Rabat, capital of the Kingdom of Morocco, replacing the Airbus A330-300 currently…

Following the recent celebration of its first year operating out of Manchester Airport, in the UK, Oman Air has announced it will be appraising the current make up of its service network in…

Cox & Kings Global Services (CKGS), announced the opening of Morocco Visa Application and Information Centres (MVAIC) in India. The Centre in New Delhi was inaugurated today by His…

Both lifestyle brands jointly offer the opportunity to win the trip-of-a-lifetime to one of eight dream destinations from now until May 2018.

Boeing and Royal Air Maroc (RAM) today announced orders for (4) 787-9 Dreamliners – valued at $1.1 billion at list prices – that will enable Morocco's flag carrier to expand international…

Air Arabia Maroc has launched its winter schedule announcing a direct new route connecting London Gatwick to Marrakech. The inaugural flight of the new route was operated on November 1…

Cyplon Holidays recently hosted a group of nine travel agents on a three-night fam trip to discover the contrasting landscapes of Morocco, with visits to Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains, and…

Voyages to Antiquity is offering a 12-day Seville, Morocco and Canary Islands cruise departing November this year. The cruise includes eight tours in two countries with time to…

Eurowings expands its offering from Vienna with new connection to Agadir in the south of Morocco will be added to the portfolio in winter. The airline will open the route on 4 November…

Hilton has signalled its intention to ramp up expansion in North Africa with the establishment of a dedicated development office in Casablanca. Building on an active pipeline in the…

Intrepid Travel is giving nine agents the chance to win a space on its upcoming fam trip to Morocco.  The four-day trip explores the vibrant city of Marrakech and the nearby Atlas…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has flown 38 leaders from 11 of its properties across North Africa and the Middle East to Morocco where they are attending the firm’s prestigious Business…

On the shores of Morocco's Atlantic coast, one luxury resort is providing golfers and families with a great alternative holiday destination. Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa is a…

Marrakech, that captivating, romantic and enchantingly ancient Moroccan city, is well known for its narrow alleyways, souks and bustling old-world charm. But for travellers seeking a…

In the world of high-end hotels, there are some that exceed the boundaries of refinement, redefining the term "luxury". The Royal Mansour in Marrakech goes a step further – it redefines the…

Having waved goodbye to the enchanting Red City of Marrakech, the Travel Counsellors took a two-and-a-half-hour drive towards the breezy, ancient coastal town of Essaouira. The journey to…

Overlooking the golden sands of the Tagharte Beach and the rolling waves of the Atlantic Ocean, Atlas Essaouira & Spa is an ideal escape for visitors to the Moroccan coast. Perfectly…

On the second day of the Visit Morocco fam trip, Travel Counsellors enjoyed some of the activities and attractions on offer in and around the Red City of Marrakech. While the ancient…

Fifteen years ago, two English brothers, Anwar and Riaz Harland Khan, travelled out of Marrakech and up into the Atlas Mountains. There, in the scenic Ouirgane Valley, they discovered a…

Travel Counsellors descended on Morocco last week for an extensive, activity-packed fam trip that provided deep insights into the country’s tourism products and potential. The five-day…

Along the wide, palm-lined avenues of Marrakech’s new city lies a luxury hotel that celebrates the city’s past whilst embracing its future. Mövenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi Marrakech is an…

Royal Air Maroc will launch flights between Manchester and Casablanca on Tuesday 28 March.  The Moroccan flag-carrier will begin operating direct non-stop flights three times per week…

Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square (pictured above) Location: In the former headquarters of the Port of London Authority, in the city's business district near Tower Bridge…

Oberoi, the Indian luxury hotel group, will continue to expand its international portfolio this year with the opening of two new resorts in the UAE and Morocco. Following the opening of a…

Ramada Encore Jeju Seongsan Location: Jeju, South Korea’s popular resort island Grade: Midscale Keys: 273 Facilities: Rooftop pool, fitness and business centres, and an…

Etihad Airways has announced the “1,000 Chinese Visitors to Morocco” campaign with Beijing Yougo World International Travel Service Co. Ltd. (Uniway), the largest Chinese tour operator…

Emirates will operate the first ever commercial Airbus A380 flight to Morocco and North Africa, when it takes the iconic double decker aircraft to Casablanca on 26 March 2017. The…

The Mövenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi Marrakech & Palais des Congrès has welcomed the arrival of the Tour Véhicules Electriques (TVE), the first ever electric vehicle road trip between…

The eyes of the world were on Marrakech recently, as 35,000 delegates from nations across the globe met to discuss the best way to combat climate change and implement the Paris…

Substantial investment and a series of high-quality developments in and around Tamuda Bay have started to bring Morocco’s Mediterranean coast to the world’s attention. While it often…

Morocco’s main leisure tourism destination, Marrakech, is now able to attract even more international visitors following the opening of an eye-catching new terminal at the city's Menara…

Bespoke Hotels has signed a deal to manage The Bab Hotel in Marrakech, Morocco’s bustling and lively ‘Red City’. Located in the city’s fashionable Gueliz district, The Bab offers a…

The Mövenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi Marrakech has opened its doors following a US$100 million redevelopment funded by ALAJIAL Assets company, a subsidiary of AL AJIAL HOLDING that represents…

The Radisson Blu Hotel Marrakech Carré Eden has opened its doors.  Situated on Boulevard Mohamed V, the five-star hotel is in the heart of the trendy Guéliz district, known for its…

Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech has launched a special accommodation offer to guests who want to experience Marrakech this summer.  The One More Night room package comes with a…

Five of Morocco’s hotel and tourism entities have been recognised for improving the quality of their training. The public and private sector organisations that have received a Seal of…

Banyan Tree will open Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay, Morocco’s first all-inclusive pool villa resort and first destination spa resort, on 1 September 2016.   Banyan Tree’s inaugural venture in…

Qatar Airways added Marrakech to its global route map on Friday, with the airline’s inaugural flight landing at Marrakech Menara Airport on 1 July. On board flight QR1395 was a Qatar…

Sofitel’s new five-star beachfront hotel in Morocco recently opened for business. The property features 82 guestrooms, all with private balcony and views of the Mediterranean gardens,…

The Park Hotels, which operates luxury properties across India, has acquired its first international hotel in the Moroccan city of Marrakech. The Sahara Palace Marrakech features 108…

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Abu Dhabi-based Eagle Hills recently announced development of a new luxury hotel in Morocco - Fairmont La Marina Rabat-Salé. The 200-room hotel is…

Austrian Airlines has launched winter season flights to Marrakech. The carrier is operating the flight once per week on Saturdays using an Airbus A319 aircraft and will operate the route…

Four Seasons hotel Casablanca recently opened for business and welcomed its first guests. The 186-room hotel offer guest rooms and suites that have balconies. General manager Olivier…

The Moroccan National Tourist Office has launched a new local marketing campaign in a bid to ramp up inbound tourism from the UK. Entitled MuchMorocco, the campaign is being rolled out…

The two-day event MEBAA show Morocco recently concluded on a positive note. The event attracted over 2033 visitors to view displays from players in the business aviation market, from…

The MEBAA Show Morocco was inaugurated with key attendees from regional business aviation at Mohammed V International airport. The show was inaugurated by HE Mohamed Najib Boulif,…

Austrian Airlines recently announced its intent to commence services to Marrakech. The new route will commence in the airline’s winter schedule which begins on 14 November. Austrian…

MEBAA Show Morocco is gearing up for its opening next week. The event has attracted key African companies such as Air Ocean Maroc, AfricAir and Waga Engineering & Distribution…

Morocco is fast witnessing an increase in travellers from the Gulf. Stephan Killinger, tourism expert and president of Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort said that Morocco is…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has announced it will open a third property in Morocco – the Mövenpick Hotel & Palais Des Congrès, Marrakech – in Q4, 2015.  Owned by Kuwait’s Al…

Thailand's Minor Hotel Group has signed a new agreement that will lead to the launch of its first Anantara resorts in North Africa. The company has penned a partnership with Qatari…

Tourism in Morocco is on a recovery mode with the country targeting 20 million visitors per annum by 2022. As per official figures released by HE Lahcen Haddad, tourism minister of…

The Mazagan Beach and Golf Resort recently announced that its Golf Academy is well-equipped with advanced systems. This puts the resort in the spotlight for golf enthusiast from…

The Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) recently inked the official agreement for organisation of the MEBAA Show in Morocco. The agreement was signed…

Fred. Olsen’s Boudicca ship was struck by an engine room fire earlier today, causing a power failure. The ship was sailing off the coast of Casablanca, Morroco when the fire struck…

The inaugural MEBAA Show in Morocco is gaining momentum. The show is scheduled to be held at Casablanca's Mohammed V International Airport from 1-2 September 2015 and is held under the…

Katara Hospitality has recently taken on international design partners, who will develop its first Moroccan property - the Tazi Palace Hotel in Tangier. The former palace is being…

Emirates will soon increase its services to Morocco with a second daily flight, boosting the service to 14 weekly flights beginning 1 September, 2014. From 26 October, the airline…

Mövenpick Hotel Casablanca Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts announced the management takeover of the 184-room Husa Casablanca Plaza. The newly rebranded Mövenpick Hotel Casablanca is…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has taken over the management of Husa Casablanca Hotel in the city’s business district. The hotel has now been reflagged to Mövenpick Hotel Casablanca…

New daily flights between Gatwick and Casablanca have been announced for this winter. Royal Air Maroc will offer the services from 26 October in addition to the daily Heathrow to…

Morocco has set a target of reaching one million British tourists in a year by 2016 after revealing it is on track to reach the halfway mark in 2013. Speaking at WTM, the Moroccan…

QPM recently announced a collaboration agreement with the Moroccan Agency for Tourism Development (SMIT). The company has expressed strong determination of capturing a share of the…

A Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Lacoste & Cie SA for a new Hyatt hotel in Dakar. Hyatt Dakar will become the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Senegal,…

Wyndham Grand Regency Doha unveiled the opening of its Moroccan Restaurant – Tangia. The restaurant boasts live entertainment from 12 noon until 24:00 midnight. Guests can savour signature…

Morocco is leading the region in terms of hotel room demand, according to the latest statistics from STR Global. Elizabeth Winkle, managing director of STR Global, said the country “is…

Morocco is hoping 2013 will be a year of economic recovery for the tourism sector but experts are cautioning the rebound will not be as easy as once thought.  "Tourism in Morocco is crucial…

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has revealed that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Societe d’Aménagement et de Promotion de la Station de Taghazout for a Hyatt Place…

Hyatt Hotels has entered into an agreement to open a Hyatt Place property in Morocco. Scheduled to open in 2015, the Hyatt Place Taghazout will form part of a major new leisure development…

Etihad Airways recently announced that it has established air links between UAE and the Republic of Guinea, in West Africa, by extending its existing code-share agreement with Royal Air…

Ultra luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has released its 2013 Mediterranean brochure for the Australian market. The Silver Wind, Cloud and Spirit will offer 59 voyages in total – taking…

Aircraft manufacturer ATR has delivered its first 72-600 turboprop. The aircraft, which has a capacity of 68-74 seats, is the first ATR aircraft to be equipped with Thales' new avionics…

27 Jan 10 (TravMedia.com): Moroccon hotel operator, Kenzi Hotels Group, are driving forward their expansion and repositioning themselves as key players in the luxury market with the launch…

The resort is near the old city of Medina, well-known for its ancient monuments dating back to the 12th century. The resort's location across the famed Aguedal Garden provides…

'These are landmark projects to be involved in, all of them being situated in the top tourist and business destinations in the Middle East and Africa," said Ulrich Eckhardt, President Middle…