Egypt
Egypt’s new asylum law sparks concerns over refugee rights
Egypt passed its first asylum law this week, raising fears among rights groups of a "security-focused approach" that
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Morocco
Morocco set to overtake Egypt as Africa's most visited country
Morocco is on track to set new tourism records in 2024, with the country poised to become Africa's
Morocco
Morocco tops holiday destinations for Spanish families
Morocco is now the top holiday destination for Spanish families, according to Evaneos. Just an hour's flight away,
Morocco
Morocco sets new tourism record with nearly 16 million visitors in 2024
Morocco’s tourism industry recorded, by the end of November 2024, 15.9 million tourist arrivals according to the Ministry
Egypt
Egyptian billionaire targets $400M tourism project on Morocco’s Atlantic coast
Samih Sawiris, the Egyptian billionaire and CEO of Orascom, a Cairo-based infrastructure and construction giant, is pursuing a $400 million
Tunisia
Radisson Blu hotel brand debuts in Tunisia’s capital city
Upper upscale hotel brand Radisson Blu has opened a new property in Tunis, Tunisia, marking the brand's debut
Morocco
Hilton plans major expansion in Morocco
Hilton will more than double its presence in Morocco, signing nine hotels across seven global brands. The expansion includes the
Algeria
Iranian delegation visits Algeria and Tunisia to boost ties
A delegation of Iranian politicians is undertaking a week-long trip to Algeria and Tunisia to strengthen relations with North Africa,
Egypt
Large wave sinks Red Sea dive boat; four bodies recovered, eight missing
Rescuers recovered four bodies and four survivors Tuesday after a diving boat capsized off Egypt's Red Sea coast
Egypt
Rescue operation after tourist boat sinks off coast of Egypt
Egyptian authorities say rescuers have found survivors after a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea. The boat, named Sea
Egypt
Egyptian government threatens legal action over blogger’s airport review
A critical review of Cairo International Airport posted by travel blogger Ben Schlappig has sparked controversy, with Egyptian officials issuing
Egypt
Stray dogs become latest tourist sensation at Giza pyramids
Apollo, a stray dog at Egypt's Giza Pyramids, has captured global attention after being filmed scaling the Great
Morocco
Moroccan tourism sets record with 14.6 million visitors by October 2024
Morocco’s Minister of Tourism, Fatim-Zahra Ammor, announced that some 14.6 million visitors have traveled to the Kingdom, by