That is because Dakhla is in Western Sahara, an area which the United Nations classifies as a "non-self-governing territory".

Global tourism disruptions linked to the Middle East war and rising aviation fuel prices are raising questions over whether ...

Morocco’s tourism sector surged into 2026 with a 19.3% increase in January revenues, reaching MAD 11.65 billion, according to official data. Building on a record-breaking 2025, the strong performance ...

Africa has many globally recognized destinations, but 2025 marked a measurable shift in tourism performance. Morocco recorded the highest annual visitor total ever reported by an African country. The ...

Passenger traffic at Laayoune Hassan I Airport fell 2.5% in the first four months of 2026, diverging from Morocco’s broader air travel boom as national passenger numbers continued climbing on the back ...

Morocco’s tourism industry reached a historic milestone in 2025, generating record revenues of MAD 138 billion. Driven by strong European demand and expanding new markets, the sector is boosting ...

Photo Credit: Jemaa el-Fna market square, part of the Medina in Marrakesh, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Flickr / Jennifer Stahn Morocco has had one of its best years for tourism as the North African ...

Moroccan government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas has confirmed that the North African country is launching an electronic visa for Morocco. The simplified visa procedure will allow visitors to the ...

Morocco uses its latest campaign to promote a “true experience” of the destination with a funky twist. However, campaigns such as these need to be backed by tourist-friendly policies. Morocco Tourism ...

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