Tourism

Charaf has previously worked at OCP, OFPPT and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University.

Once a small fishing village known for its waves, Taghazout has grown into a coastal destination that blends surfing, outdoor adventures, local cuisine and a relaxed seaside atmosphere. From its famous surf breaks to the hills and argan groves inland, the area offers visitors plenty to explore beyond the beach.

Tourism operators plan hiking, horse riding and other activities to encourage longer stays; last winter described as best in a decade.

The new connections will link Tangier with Alicante and Krakow, and Marrakech with Palermo, as the airline expands its European network.

Casablanca has emerged as the biggest breakout destination in FlightHub’s 2026 travel data, with bookings surging nearly 250% year over year as new air connections opened the Moroccan city to more travelers from Canada.

Hamid Bentahar has been re-elected president of the Marrakech-Safi Regional Tourism Council (CRT) for another term, following the council’s ordinary elective general assembly on Tuesday, September 29.

Morocco, Egypt and Tunisia welcomed 34 million tourists in the first eight months of the year, an increase of just 1.61% compared with the same period last year, driven entirely by Morocco’s growth. A challenging global environment is largely responsible for the slowdown.

Thailand’s decision to require Moroccan nationals to obtain a visa in advance to enter its territory as of September 15, 2026, has brought another change to travel requirements for Moroccan travelers heading to the Asian country, one of the most popular destinations among Moroccans.

The Kingdom showcased its approach to tourism diversification, hospitality and sustainable growth during a conference bringing together three destinations with different tourism models.