Category: TRAVEL
Moroccan city more charming than Marrakesh, Fez
Morocco’s Fez, often considered the spiritual and cultural heart of the country, is a vibrant destination that’s perfect for a foodie adventure, as we discovered Marrakech might be Morocco’s go-to travel hot spot, but Fez is subtly emerging as one of the country’s most captivating destinations. This ancient city, often seen as the spiritual and
Morocco Strategic and Targeted Reforms Can Strengthen Morocco’s Business Landscape
The report underscores that with strategic reforms and a commitment to modernization, Morocco has the potential to significantly enhance its business environment, fostering economic growth and creating a more inclusive job market The Moroccan economy demonstrated resilience and positive trends in 2024 despite facing significant challenges. Recent rainfall has alleviated drought conditions, contributing to a
I got lost in Morocco’s maze of medinas – and loved every minute
Somewhere between the coppersmiths and the woodcarvers, I achieve my goal. Mustapha, my guide, has stepped aside to buy some sweet pastries from a stall. (“You’ve got to try the kaab el ghazal, the ‘gazelle’s horns’. They’re really special.”) But there are some Gnawa musicians, with long black tassels on their hats rotating in time to their drums, and
Luxury Riad In Fez Brings Moroccan Heritage And Artistry To Life
Art historians, architects, engineers and master artisans spent six years restoring a 14th-century royal palace and turning it into the coddling nine-room Riad Fes Maya at the medina’s edge. Almost all the luxury riads in Fez share the same characteristics, admits Ibtassam Quarraq, the gracious and welcoming manager of one of the city’s most beautiful
Visiting Morocco
Winning tip: serene city of the Atlas range The calm city of Khenifra is well worth a detour from the main tourist routes of Morocco. It enjoys a lovely location on the banks of the Oum Er-Rbia river and is surrounded by the Atlas mountains, which keep the air fresh, clean and invigorating for strolling around. It’s
MIA Museum of Islamic Art takes ‘Atlas Masterpieces’ outdoors
The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) is taking its popular exhibition ‘Atlas Splendour: A Journey Through the Heritage of Morocco’ outside its walls in the heart of Doha with the ‘Atlas Splendour: Beyond the Museum’ initiative. Part of the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture programme, the initiative introduces the arts and traditions of Morocco to
UN Tourism in Morocco: Driving Investments and Celebrating Innovation in Africa’s Most-Visited Destination
RABAT, Morocco–UN Tourism has strengthened its partnership with the Kingdom of Morocco, a key ally in its mission to grow innovation across Africa and boost investments into the tourism sector of the region. In an official visit to the Kingdom, UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili celebrated its achievements in growing tourism and making the sector