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Morocco Expected to Set Tourism Record Despite Headwinds

Morocco is on path to set a record for tourist arrivals this year in spite of challenges such as disruptions from September's massive earthquake and the aftermath of Hamas' attacks in Gaza. The country's tourism ministry anticipates hitting 14 tourist arrivals by the end of the year, eclipsing the record of 13 million set in…

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

Tourism

Morocco Tourist Sites Reopen One Month After Earthquake

The country is trying to recover from the devastating earthquake – the high-profile World Bank and IMF annual meeting is helping.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 months ago

Morocco Tourist Sites Reopen One Month After Earthquake

Tourism

Moroccan Tourism Workers Worried About Future After Massive Earthquake

The areas of Morocco decimated by this month's deadly earthquake face a long road to a full recovery, which some locals believe may not happen.

Ahmed Eljechtimi, Reuters | 3 months ago

Moroccan Tourism Workers Worried About Future After Massive Earthquake

Tour Operators

Morocco Tours Resume: Travel Sector Balances Safety and Support

Travel businesses in Morocco are weighing the impact of the deadly earthquake on the country and their businesses.

Selene Brophy | 4 months ago

Morocco Tours Resume: Travel Sector Balances Safety and Support

Tourism

Morocco Tours Canceled by Deadly Earthquake as Operators Hope to Restart Soon

Morocco is the latest destination impacted by a severe natural disaster, with tour operators needing to implement contingency plans to deal with the aftermath of a deadly earthquake.

Selene Brophy | 4 months ago

Morocco Tours Canceled by Deadly Earthquake as Operators Hope to Restart Soon

Tourism

Egypt Sees Potential in Highly Competitive Medical Tourism Industry

Egypt believes it's well-positioned to take advantage of the surging interest in medical tourism, but it needs to make treatment more affordable in the face of increasing competition.

Harriet Akinyi, Skift | 7 months ago

Egypt Sees Potential in Highly Competitive Medical Tourism Industry

Tourism

Morocco Unveils $580 Million Plan to Boost Tourism

Morocco saw its tourism revenue surge in 2022, and its government believes further investment in the sector will be the catalyst for another boom — especially with the country poised to grow in popularity with remote workers.

Ahmed Eljechtimi, Reuters | 10 months ago

Morocco Unveils $580 Million Plan to Boost Tourism

Tourism

Morocco Is Adding Surfing as Part of Its Tourism Draw

Why should Australia, Hawaii, California and Bali have all the hang-ten fun? Moroccan authorities are bullish on surf tourism significantly boosting visitor numbers, but they need to provide more financial aid to small surf camps that feel left behind to make that a reality.

Harriet Akinyi, Skift | 10 months ago

Morocco Is Adding Surfing as Part of Its Tourism Draw

Tourism

Cairo Promises to Be More Welcoming to Tourists With a New Egyptian Capital

Egyptian travel executives are adamant that Cairo's tourism industry will benefit enormously from the country's new capital — even if some critics believe the $59 billion project is money misspent.

Harriet Akinyi, Skift | 1 year ago

Cairo Promises to Be More Welcoming to Tourists With a New Egyptian Capital

Tourism

Pandemic Costs Africa Nearly $55 Billion in Lost Travel and Tourism

The pandemic threatens an economic whiplash in Africa that could be worse than the disease itself. But the upside for wildlife is that trophy hunting has nearly stopped.

Bate Felix, Reuters | 3 years ago

Pandemic Costs Africa Nearly $55 Billion in Lost Travel and Tourism