In Zagora, watermelon makes people unhappy The Association of Friends of the Environment in the province of Zagora calls on the Ministry of the Interior and the governor to save the province, affected by drought and water scarcity. An urgent appeal to the Moroccan authorities. The Association of Friends of the Environment in the province […]
Olympic Games vs Morocco: MREs make their choice The figures are clear: the Marhaba 2024 operation dedicated to Moroccans living abroad has seen a slight drop in attendance compared to last year. While the Ministry of Transport and Logistics welcomes the smooth running of this large-scale logistics operation, the data reveals a decrease in the […]
Assilah: Deserted beaches and economic activity at a standstill The proliferation of brown jellyfish on the coast of Assilah is worrying holidaymakers who are moving away from the beaches. A situation that is undermining tourism and also fishing in northern Morocco. A hard blow for tourism activity. While Assilah is counting on the summer season […]
Macabre discovery in Tangier: an MRE found dead in disturbing circumstances The lifeless body of a Dutch national of Moroccan origin was discovered in an apartment in the Al Irfane district of Tangier. The circumstances of this death, particularly disturbing, have aroused strong emotion and triggered a police investigation. According to initial information gathered from […]
King Mohammed VI changes his vacation spot After several weeks spent in Tetouan, King Mohammed VI is expected to head to another Moroccan city. The city of Al Hoceima is preparing to receive King Mohammed VI. Coming from Tetouan, he is expected to arrive by sea, aboard his yacht.
This threat weighing on Moroccan cities This summer, Morocco experienced a summer of high tension, marked by a record influx of visitors. While tourism is a pillar of the Moroccan economy, this situation highlighted the challenges related to overtourism, particularly in certain cities. The newspaper The Economist sounded the alarm, highlighting the harmful consequences of […]
Shipping companies accused of profiting from MREs Shipping companies operating between Spain and Morocco have unexpectedly doubled the price of ferry tickets, much to the dismay of Moroccans living abroad (MRE) who are preparing to return to their countries of residence after spending their summer holidays in Morocco. The MREs complain about this unjustified increase […]
Olive oil becomes unaffordable in Morocco The severe drought affecting Morocco, combined with the scarcity of rainfall, raises fears of a drastic drop in yields and a surge in the price of olive oil, which could reach 150 dirhams per litre. According to forecasts by professionals in the sector, olive oil prices are expected to […]
Why do Moroccans flee their country for vacation? In Morocco, domestic tourism is in decline. The proof is that a considerable number of Moroccans have chosen to spend their holidays outside the kingdom this summer. A trend that raises concerns and also reveals the ineffectiveness of public policy in terms of tourism. Contacted by Tourist […]
MREs caught in the trap of fake rentals On vacation in Morocco, Moroccans living abroad (MRE) have been victims of scams via brokers, and sometimes even companies that distribute misleading images of furnished apartments and equipped rooms like apartment hotels, rented at great expense. Hundreds of holidaymakers – Moroccans and MREs – who chose to […]