Atlas Mountains
2 articlesThe Atlas Mountains form a cross-border highland system shaping water, agriculture, transport and settlement across the western Maghreb. Maghreb Insider uses this tag where mountain geography affects reservoirs and river basins, rural economies, road corridors, climate exposure or links between Atlantic, Mediterranean and Saharan zones. The scope remains geographic and structural, distinguishing the range from individual provinces, cities and country-level climate coverage.
Morocco sets new tourism record as visitor numbers surge past seventeen million
Morocco has become Africa's top tourist destination in 2024, attracting 17.4 million visitors. Strategic investment in transport and hospitality, combined with the country's unique blend of tradition and modernity, is reshaping the regional tourism landscape.
Flash Floods Overwhelm Azilal as Morocco Faces Escalating Weather Threat
Violent flash floods have struck Morocco's Azilal region with little warning, destroying homes and businesses as outdated infrastructure fails to withstand extreme weather. The crisis exposes the vulnerability of mountain settlements and the urgent need for climate adaptation.