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The Moroccan Sahara will bloom: Christopher Nolan’s filming in Dakhla puts the seal of approval to the region’s development and future
The Times of India
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July 30, 2025
Christopher Nolan’s latest production ‘The Odyssey’ is facing some criticism because a part of it was shot in the Moroccan Sahara city of Dakhla. The protests are coming from so-called Sahrawi activists and FiSahara, which organises a movie...
Morocco launches 997 summer Quran centers for diaspora youth amid religious outreach efforts
Hespress
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July 28, 2025
Morocco’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has launched 997 Quran memorization centers across the country this summer, specifically targeting Moroccan children living abroad who return to the kingdom for vacation. The program, running...
Morocco beats regional growth expectations in 2025, says report
Hespress
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July 28, 2025
Morocco is set to outperform most countries in the Middle East and North Africa in 2025, with a projected economic growth of 4.2%, according to a new report by Ernst & Young (EY). That puts Morocco ahead of regional peers like Egypt, Qatar, and...
Barcelona Airport flies high as Europe’s hotspot for direct travellers
Euro Weekly News
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July 30, 2025
Busy scenes at Barcelona El Prat, now Europe’s number two for direct flights. Credit : Olena Syvets, Shutterstock If you’ve passed through Barcelona’s El Prat Airport recently, you’re certainly not alone. The Catalan capital’s bustling air hub has...
Morocco gains spotlight in China with TV show garnering 900 million views
Hespress
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July 28, 2025
The ninth season of the Chinese reality show Chinese Restaurant set a new viewership record with over 900 million views worldwide. Filmed May 20 to June 9, 2025, in Tangier, Morocco, the season marked the show’s first trip to Africa, showcasing a...
Morocco announces major airport investment ahead of FIFA World Cup 2030
Passenger Terminal Today
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July 28, 2025
Aziz Akhannouch, Morocco’s Head of Government, has signed a memorandum of understanding between the government and the National Airports Authority (ONDA) for an investment of 38 billion dirham (US$10.3bn) over the next five years. Allocating...
Thinking of traveling solo? Tracee Ellis Ross has suggestions
The Marietta Times - Ohio
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FILE - Tracee Ellis Ross arrives at the Chanel Pre-Oscar Dinner at The Beverly Hills Hotel on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File) (AP) — Tracee Ellis Ross, the actor best-known for her roles...
Morocco accelerates development and stability plans in the southern provinces
Atalayar
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July 28, 2025
Attractive to investors Leadership of Mohammed VI The development, industrialisation and modernisation plan for the Moroccan Sahara is a strategic initiative promoted by King Mohammed VI that seeks to increase economic growth, guarantee stability...
Transavia launches seasonal Amsterdam–Oujda flights for winter holidays
Aviation24.be
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July 29, 2025
Transavia will introduce a new seasonal route from Amsterdam Schiphol to Oujda, northeastern Morocco, starting December 10, 2025. Flights will operate twice weekly (Wednesdays and Sundays) during: Christmas break: December 10, 2025 – January 11,...
Super Falcons, super reward without super future
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 2, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Falcons were on Monday this week hosted to a grand state reception at the Presidential Villa in Abuja by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in celebration of their historic victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in...
Deadly jet ski accidents spark legal reform demands amid summer beach chaos
Hespress
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July 29, 2025
A wave of fatal jet ski accidents at Moroccan beaches this summer has reignited urgent calls for tighter regulations and enforcement to prevent further tragedies. The most recent incident, involving the death of a young man after a jet ski...
The charming town in Andalusia that deserves more attention
The Times
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It’s hard to set foot in the Plaza de España in Vejer de la Frontera without a sense of expectation. Allow me to draw back the curtain. Greeting you at the heart of the plaza is an ornamental fountain — tiles, finials, lanterns, the lot — fed by...
Cultural Tourism Market: Exploring Heritage, Driving Global Growth
WhaTech
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July 28, 2025
The global cultural tourism market was valued at USD 7.25 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 16.95 billion by 2032 During the forecast period of 2025 to 2032 the market is likely to grow at a CAGR of 11.20%, primarily driven by the by...
Prosecutors call for PSGs Achraf Hakimi to face rape trial
Free Malaysia Today
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August 1, 2025
Fullback Achraf Hakimi played a key role in Paris St Germain’s run to their first Champions League title. (EPA Images pic) NANTERRE: French prosecutors on Friday called for Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi to face trial for the alleged rape...
"Sweat, Swims & Self-Discovery: Why Pain is the New Vacation"
Ratopati
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The Rise of the Endurance Escape Forget beachside piña coladas, today’s travelers are trading sun loungers for grueling swims, ultramarathons, and Arctic treks. From Croatia’s Adriatic coast to Morocco’s Sahara, a new breed of holiday is...
Thinking of traveling solo?
Tri City Record - New Mexico
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July 29, 2025
This mage released by Roku shows actor Tracee Ellis Ross in a scene from the Roku original series “Traveling Solo with Tracee Ellis Ross.” Emily V. Aragones/Roku via AP × Tracee Ellis Ross has suggestions on how to do it well Tracee Ellis Ross,...
Marhaba 2025: Over 1.13 Million Travelers Cross as Summer Transit Increases by 3.7%
Morocco World News
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July 28, 2025
Rabat–Moroccans living abroad are once again returning home in massive numbers for the summer holidays, as Operation Marhaba 2025 sees record-breaking figures despite misleading social media narratives suggesting otherwise. According to official...
Kwara Governor Backs Super Falcons at WAFCON Final During Morocco Visit
Ilorin
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Kwara State Governor and Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) Chairman, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON, travelled to Morocco to lend his support to the Super Falcons of Nigeria ahead of the historic 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final...
Thinking of traveling solo? Tracee Ellis Ross has suggestions on how to do it well
WSLS - Virginia
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July 29, 2025
Tracee Ellis Ross, the actor best-known for her roles in shows like “black-ish” and “Girlfriends,” happens to be single and without children, but she doesn't let either hold her back from experiencing a fulfilling, joyful life, especially when it...
Christopher Nolan Criticized for Filming ‘The Odyssey’ in Occupied Western Sahara: ‘Contributing to Morocco’s Repression of the Sahrawi People…
Variety
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July 29, 2025
Christopher Nolan is facing criticism for filming parts of his upcoming “The Odyssey” in the Western Sahara, 70% of which is occupied by Morocco. The director recently spent four days filming in the highly anticipated historical epic— which stars...