Tourism

July 27, 2017

Growing tourism industry in Morocco boosts the hospitality and real estate sector

With Morocco’s flagging tourism industry boosting the hospitality and construction industry, the 2017 edition of Hotelier Summit Africa (North) will serve as an important event for real estate and hospitality professionals looking to build and operate new hotels across the country.

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July 26, 2017

Marrakesh Top Travel Destination for International Celebrities: Al Arabiya

Marrakesh, also called “Red City,”continues to fascinate many superstars and icons from around the world, according to a video published by Saudi Channel Al Arabiya. In the two-minute video, Al Arabiya explains how Marrakesh mesmerizes international tourists and celebrities, showing the glamour and beauty of the city and the secrets that attract them to buy residences in the city. Marrakesh is now considered to be a playground for the world’s rich and famous, such as football players David Bekham and Cristiano Ronaldo,......

July 25, 2017

King Salman appoints commissions to develop Al-Ola and Diriyah Gate into major tourist attractions

King Salman bin Abdulaziz has decreed the establishment of renovation commissions tasked with the development of two of the most important archaeological and historic sites in the Kingdom, Al-Ola and Diriyah Gate. These two areas’ historic, cultural and architectural significance"...

July 24, 2017

BMCE Officially Launches Construction of Tallest Tower in Africa

The Rabat Bouregreg Tower construction contract, a BMCE Bank of Africa project, was signed Thursday, July 20 in Casablanca. Standing 250 meters high, with 55 floors, and covering an area of 86,000 m2, the tower will be the tallest in Africa.

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July 22, 2017

The Paradise Foundation Launches First Overseas Conservation Program in Africa

(ME NewsWire)-- The Paradise Foundation, a not-for-profit environmental conservation organization in China, announced its first overseas conservation program in Africa today. The announcement was made during the Foundation delegates’ visit"...

July 20, 2017

Airbnb, Uber and Lyft combined worth more than Morocco’s GDP

Three top US companies are worth more combined than the national GDP of Morocco, new figures have shown.

The market value of online holiday home renting portal Airbnb, ride sharing services Uber and Lyft exceeded"...

July 20, 2017

Mövenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi Marrakech reopens in Morocco

A six year, US$100 million renaissance orchestrated by Parisian interior designer Studio MHNA has brought the age of Morocco’s Saadian dynasty to architectural life in the dramatic form of the new landmark Mövenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi Marrakech.

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July 20, 2017

Morocco floats tenders for luxury hotel revamp

Morocco's National Railway Operator (ONCF) has floated tenders for the reconstruction and renovation of the Jamai Palace hotel in Fes, which is estimated to cost around MAD572 million ($59 million), said a report.

ONCF had been authorised by a decree published in the official"...

July 20, 2017

Maroc Telecom Beach Festival Makes Come back for Summer Season

Music enthusiasts set up their lawn chairs and planted themselves in front of the kick off of Maroc Telecom’s 16 Annual Beach Festival in M’diq on July 14.

Starting Friday, July14, concert music belted"...

July 20, 2017

Morocco and Malaysia Agree to Partially Abolish Visa Requirements

Morocco and Malaysia signed on Wednesday a partial agreement to abolish visa requirements for official and social visits between the two countries for 90-day periods of stay, announced Maghreb Arab Press (MAP).

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