Morocco : Marrakech is a perfect destination for Health Tourism’s lovers

Ibrahim Khaireddine, head of the regional investment center of Marrakech claimed today that Morocco is a special and unique destination in the sector of medical tourism. He assured that the kingdom has developed its medical supplies under safe and stable political circumstances. During the inauguration of the second edition of «Africa Medical Tourism expo» held in Marrakech from 22d to 24th of March, khaireddine declared that «rejoining the African Union will bring great

Morocco joins the UNWTO as a partner of the international year of sustainable Tourism for development

On the national day of sustainable tourism celebrated on the 20th March in Rabat, Morocco declared joining the United Nations World Tourism Organization as a partner of the International year of sustainable tourism for development. Morocco’s commitment will support the international year of sustainable tourism and contribute in the promotion of responsible tourism. «The commitment of the Empire of Morocco with the tourism field is remarkable, not only by becoming a member of now

The US urges Morocco to double efforts in the fight against ISIS

Washington hosted Wednesday 68 foreign ministers from all over the world to discuss their global coalition on the defeat of ISIS. The US administration urged Morocco along with other members of the coalition to double their efforts in the fight against ISIS and called them to contribute more. The meeting was presided by the Secretary of state Rex Tilleron and attended by the Moroccan deputy foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. Tilleron declared in his speech during the meeting, that «there

London: ISIS claims responsibility for the Westminster attack

Isis has claimed its responsibility for the deadly attack that London witnessed yesterday afternoon. According to the Independent, the Islamic state has announced on a group called Amaq Propaganda's agency that the attacker is a «soldier of the Islamic State». The statement revealed that he was called by the group to kill civilians and police officers in the country. A driver crushed pedestrians, wednesday, on Westminster Bridge in London and stabbed a police officer outside the

Morocco misses the AU Peace and Security Council meeting

The Ethiopian capital hosted on Monday a meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council. Morocco did not attend the meeting to prove that the Western Sahara conflict is a matter of the United Nations and not the African Union.

The US bans Moroccan citizens from carrying electronic devices on flights

The US government announced yesterday, Tuesday, the ban of laptop computers and tablets on flights coming from 10 countries. The decision includes Morocco along with other North African and Middle-Eastern countries. According to the New York Times, two senior American Counterterrorism officials have claimed that «the Islamic state is developing a bomb hidden in portable electronics». They have made it clear to the American daily newspaper that the decision was taken to prevent

The 2016 International Human Development Report shows the slow progress of Morocco

Just like last year, Morocco is slowly progressing in the 2016 Human Development Report. Ranked 123th in the world, the kingdom is still dwelling at the bottom of the list.

The Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union Conference : The Shiite Houthis react to their ban from the Moroccan authorities

The Yemeni parliament reacted yesterday evening on being banned from attending the 24th conference of the Arab-Parliamentary Union organized in Rabat the 20th and 21st of March 2017. The Parliament thanked Nabih Barri, president of the Arab Inter-Parliament who was absent during the conference, for boycotting the event.

Forbes list reveals wealthiest men in Morocco

The American business magazine Forbes has released its annual ranking of the wealthiest people in the world. The list did not exclude Morocco, for it includes three well-known Moroccan figures namely Othmane Benjelloun, Aziz Akhanouch and Anas Sefrioui. Othmane Benjelloun led the list of three Moroccan billionaires published by Forbes with a total net worth of 1.9 billion US Dollars. The wealthiest man in Morocco, according to Forbes, is the chairman of BMCE Bank of Africa, the panafrican

American singer Demi Lovato is invited to perform in Mawazine

Organisation Maroc Culture announced that the famous American pop singer and song writer, Demi Lovato, is going to perform on the 19th of May 2017 at Mawazine Rythms of the World Festival. The former Disney star’s fans will get the chance to see her perform on the “Swissi” scene in Rabat along with other international singers that were invited by the festival organisers. 24 year-old Demi is a singer, song writer and actress who made her debut as a child actress in 2008.