Tourism

August 6, 2020

In the early 1900s, Moroccan entertainers performed in Broadway

In the beginning of the 20th century, Moroccan performers were making heads turn in Broadway, New York. Tens of them used to travel to the United States to sing, dance, perform acrobatic feats and act in plays.

These"...

August 6, 2020

IMF: Morocco’s Tourism Sector, 4th Hardest Hit by COVID-19 Worldwide

Rabat – According to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest report, Morocco’s tourism sector is the fourth most impacted in the world by the COVID-19 pandemic.

With an estimated direct"...

August 5, 2020

Disney’s EPCOT Theme Park Features Morocco in Limited Edition Poster

Rabat – Walt Disney World's EPCOT highlights Morocco in its latest limited edition collection of poster art. The poster, a collectable serigraph, depicts the Moroccan pavilion at the Orlando, Florida theme park’s World Showcase.

Disney"...

August 4, 2020

Morocco to Host Remaining Matches of CAF Confederation Cup

Rabat – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Monday, August 3, that Morocco will host the remaining games of the Confederation Cup—the second-tier African interclub competition.

CAF"...

July 28, 2020

Alpho: Hospitality industry after Covid-19 expects long and slow recovery

The travel and tourism industry contributes 3 to 3.5% of the global GDP. If we also count related industries, the total contribution of tourism to the global GDP nears 10%. The entire part of the global economy was hit hard with the coronavirus pandemics. As the economies were locked down,"...

July 27, 2020

Covid-19: Safety, Our Priority, Says Transcorp Hotels

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Transcorp Hotels Plc, Dupe Olusola has said the key priority of Transcorp Hilton Abuja and Transcorp Hotels Calabar, is safety amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

She"...

July 26, 2020

Court of Auditors Calls on Morocco to Better Manage National Parks

Rabat – In its latest report regarding Morocco’s environmental conservation efforts, the Court of Auditors, headed by Driss Jettou, indicates administrative botching of the developmental and protective work aimed at maintaining the country’s national parks.

The"...

July 22, 2020

Nobu Hospitality expands footprint in Morocco

Global lifestyle brand Nobu Hospitality, founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, is continuing its global expansion into Marrakech, Morocco. Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Marrakech is a collaboration between Hivernage Collection, MC Hotels, (the owners of the Nobu Hotel Marbella, Marbella Club Hotel and joint owners of the Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay) and Nobu Hospitality which will lead the transformation of The Pearl Marrakech into a Nobu Hotel and Restaurant in the third quarter of 2021. Where rich heritage meets Nobu Hospitality's......

July 21, 2020

El Othmani Urges Moroccans to Limit Travel During Eid Al Adha Holiday

Rabat – Head of Government Saad Eddine El Othmani warned Moroccans on Sunday to limit travel and avoid crowds during the upcoming Eid Al Adha holiday.

Morocco is expected to celebrate Eid Al Adha on July"...

July 21, 2020

Royal Air Maroc Increases Domestic Flights Program

Rabat – Morocco’s flag carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced an updated air routes program as part of its plans to increase domestic flights.

Starting Monday, the carrier will operate nine flights"...