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The Journal

Short, dated articles about what is changing in Morocco and what it means for your trip. Our longer destination and practical guides are updated as the news develops.

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Latest articles

The Odyssey filming locations in Morocco — and how to visit them

Film & travel · October 2026. Aït Benhaddou became Troy, Essaouira's beach welcomed the Trojan Horse and Dakhla's White Dune played Calypso's island. Where Christopher Nolan filmed in Morocco, and how to get there.

Morocco and the 2030 World Cup: what it changes for travellers

Travel news · October 2026. Host cities, the 115,000-seat Grand Stade Hassan II, the high-speed line to Marrakech and 60,000 new hotel beds — and how to plan a trip before or during 2030.

A record 19.8 million visitors in 2025: how to plan around the crowds

Travel news · October 2026. Morocco has never been so popular. What it means for bookings and queues, and ten ways to enjoy the country without the crowds.

Reference

  • Morocco in numbers — population, visitors, heritage, landscapes and practical facts, with sources.
  • All practical guides — visa, transport, money, safety, seasons, languages and SIM cards.

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This guide was last reviewed in October 2026. Entry rules, opening hours, transport timetables and prices change; check official sources shortly before you travel. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.