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The Inauguration of Direct Israel-Morocco Flights: A New Milestone

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The Inauguration of Direct Israel-Morocco Flights: A New Milestone

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The Inauguration of Direct Israel-Morocco Flights: A New Milestone in the Normalization Efforts Between Morocco and Israel

Direct Israel-Morocco Flights

Under the re-establishment of diplomatic ties between Morocco and Israel in December 2020, both countries reaffirmed the importance of enhancing cooperation in all sectors, including tourism.

This has led to the decision to inaugurate direct flights between the two countries.

The announcement of a direct flight route between Israel and Morocco is also driven by Morocco’s resumption of international flights last June after months of travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Consequently, it has now become possible to travel between Israel and Morocco without a stopover. 

On Sunday, July 25th  two Israeli airlines launched their first commercial flights between Israel and Morocco,  carrying hundreds of tourists and members of the Jewish diaspora from Israel.

The first two direct flights were set between Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv and landed in the Marrakech-Menara International Airport.

These flights were operated by the Israeli companies  El Al Airlines and Israir Airlines.

Following these flights between the two countries, Morocco’s National Tourism Office (ONMT) signed a memorandum of understanding with Israel’s El Al airlines.

This memorandum aims to provide a common framework to promote Morocco as a travel destination, improve media coverage of the flight route, and essentially increase tourism between Morocco and Israel.

When Should you Expect  Regular Flights Between Morocco and Israel?

As of now, Israeli airlines operate one scheduled flight per week but hope to increase this number to five flights per week depending on demand.

These flights, which will take between five to six hours, will land at Menara Airport and will start at a cost of $499 for a round trip.

In the near future, El Al Airlines intends to operate three flights per week between Tel Aviv and Marrakech aboard its Boeing 737-900ER. This aircraft, the ONMT disclosed,  can accommodate 16 passengers in business class and 159 in economy class.

It was also indicated that El Al will operate three weekly rotations to Casablanca’s Mohammed V airport by next September.

Similarly, Israir Airlines declared its intention to open five additional flights per week between Israel and Morocco.

As tourism officials predict high demand, flights from/ to  Morocco will also be offered by Arkia Airlines and Royal Air Maroc.

 Arkia Airlines is set to launch its direct flights to Morocco next Tuesday, August 3rd.

Royal Air Maroc also intends to begin operating flights from Casablanca to Tel Aviv later this year.

Additionally, the Israeli company Tal Aviation recently confirmed that Morocco’s national carrier Royal Air Maroc will be opening a representative office in Israel.

Your Covid-related Travel Concerns Answered:

Israel has issued a Covid-19 travel notice regarding travel to North African countries including Morocco. Thus, the Israel Ministry of Health requires travelers arriving in Israel from Morocco to self-isolate upon their arrival to the country.

Travelers with valid vaccination will only have to be isolated for 24 hours upon their arrival to Israel.

For more information, visit the digital Israeli government guidelines. 
Here, you can find more information about Covid-19  information in Morocco to help you during your stay in the country.

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The Best Places to Visit in Marrakech (Summer 2024)

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The Best Places to Visit in Marrakech : Places List

Marrakech, A Heaven of Peace, Relaxation and Pure Delight!

As known, Marrakech city has always been considered as the pearl of the south.

The capital city of tourism that attracted millions all over the world. Its calmness, serenity, and beauty were quite enough to get it ranked as one of the major touristic cities in Africa.

Marrakech is actually two cities standing together as one. The old town within its historic walls of adobe and the new town with its districts of Guéliz and L’Hivernage.

Marrakech is perfectly ideal for discovering on foot, via bicycle or simply by a barouche. Both the old town and the new one hold a huge number of gardens and green spaces.

Those gardens include the Majorelle Garden, Arsat Moulay Abdessalam Park, Bahia Palace Gardens and the orchards of Menara and Agdal.

This article shows you what to see and explore when visiting to Marrakech.

1- Medina, The Old Town (Marrakech):

For the vast majority of tourists and city visitors, Medina is certainly their first and most attractive site in Marrakech. Situated exactly at the center of the city, known for its narrow alleyways where rug shops are all around.

Besides, Medina’s souks, traditional markets, are obviously what makes it distinctive and more attracting.

The souks represent the real richness and the outstanding Marrakchi craftsmanship and famous for their diversity and lively atmosphere.

Some of those wonderful souks include the Babouche Souk, Chouari Souk, El Attarine Souk, and Cherratine Souk. Each one of them with its own charm and uniqueness.

2- Jemaa El Fna, The Living Heart of Marrakech

Located at the entry to Medina, Jemaa El Fna is a very large square renowned for its bustle of activity. Its unparalleled atmosphere gathers people form everywhere and it is open only to pedestrians.

Surrounded by coffee shops and restaurant stalls that offer different kinds of food and drink. At the evening, it becomes a lively hub for locals and visitors.

That is to say, there are storytellers to listen to, snake charmers, acrobats, and most importantly musicians and Gnaoua dancers.

3- The Koutoubia Mosque, The Spiritual Lighthouse of Marrakech

The Koutoubia Mosque is a major landmark in Marrakech and one of the city’s most unmissable sights.

The mosque that was built in 1150 by the Almohads as it took about 40 years to be completed.

Renowned for Its charming design and highly sophisticated decoration. It is ranked among the most beautiful monuments of the Maghreb.

It is to be found within the old town walls. Its very tall Menara can be seen from more than 20 kilometers away. When lit up in the evenings, it becomes the city’s spiritual lighthouse.

4- Ben Youssef Mdersa, The Koranic University

It was built by the Saadians in 1564. Ben Youssef Mdersa is thought to be the jewel of Moroccan architecture and a great pathological university.

The large koranic school that attracted a big number of students from throughout the Muslim world.

With its charming Islamic architecture style, it contains warrens of rooms that used to hold hundreds of pupils.

Ben Youssef Mdersa is finely decorated with marble, mosaics, stuccowork, and carved cedar wood.

It is really a place worth discovering when traveling to Marrakech.

5- The Majorelle Garden

The Majorelle Garden, a symphony of light and colour. A lush tropical garden full of cacti, palms, and ferns, and are the work of painter Jacques Majorelle.

Jacques came from the town of Nancy in France to Marrakesh specifically for health reasons. He became well known for his paintings of local Moroccan life. His most famous work, though, was this garden and the vibrant painter’s own studio he lived in on the grounds.

The artist painted the walls of his Art-Deco villa and garden. But the property now belongs to the Pierre Bergé-Yves Saint-Laurent Foundation and houses a museum dedicated to Berber artistry.

6- Menara Gardens

Menara is simply an artificial lake surrounded by a huge and an immense garden planted with olive trees.

The Menara, which is situated at the heart of the city, is a very popular spot for locals. A favorite place to a lot of people due to its tranquility, peace and quiet meditation.

But for visitors the first attraction would be the large pool and a graceful summer pavilion that was built by Almohads.

Menara is actually one of the most attracting sites in the city and many choose to picnic and stroll there.

7- Marrakech by Night

As the night falls, Marrakech becomes another different city and a new life begins. There are many things you would prefer to do so as to spend an elegant evening.

Apart from Jemaa El Fna, there is a big number of night clubs, pubs and casinos. They are what makes the city quite hectic at night and lets everyone enjoy life to the fullest.

8- Well-being in Marrakech

The city holds a wide range of fitness centers, specialized institutes and beauty salons that offer high quality services. They include hammams, saunas, jacuzzis, massages, spas, relaxation and body and beauty care.

If it is the first time you visit Marrakech and would like to be at the heart of action. Probably the best place to stay in is Medina. Being considered the old town and its location at the city center made it a lively place and so hectic.

Just around the Medina, there are many hotels, Riads and traditional Moroccan guesthouses, some of the best-value accommodation services.

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The Bahia Palace in Marrakech (The history You Need to Know Before Flying)

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The Bahia Palace in Marrakech, a must-see place.

Located along Rue Bahia Bab in the Mellah district of the Marrakech Medina is the Bahia Palace, a stunning set of tranquil gardens enclosed within the beautifully decorated walled pavilions.

Who built The Palace ?

Bou Ahmed, a former slave who rose to a position of power under sultans Moulay Hassam and Abd Aziz, built the palace in the last years of the 19th century in an attempt to outshine any other building in Marrakech.

When was The Bahia Palace built ?

Bahia Palace was built in the 1860s by Si Moussa, the powerful Grand Vizier of Sultan Hassan I of Morocco.

His intention was to build the greatest palace of its time, a lofty goal that only began to come close to fruition when his son took control of the palace in 1894.

Inside Bahia Palace

One could argue that this project was a success. Indeed, the Bahia Palace, meaning ‘brilliance, certainly lives up to it’s name: sunlight shines through the wrought-iron windows casting beautiful shadows on the traditional Zellij tiles, while, in the courtyard, fresh orange trees and shaded gardens surround a trickling fountain.

Legend has it that Bou Ahmed was so unpopular that upon his death his palace was looted and his possessions stolen.

Although they were briefly used during French occupation, the palace’s cavernous rooms still lie practically empty today, accentuating the beauty of the architecture and space.

Inside Bahia Palce

The monument offers both a serene oasis in the heart of the Medina and a fascinating glimpse into the history of the kingdom of Morocco, all just a short walk from the Jemaa el-Fna square.

Location :

A definite must visit. Location: Rue Bahia Bab Mellah, Marrakech

Opening times: Open every day except Friday, 8h00 to 18h000

Read also : Visit Morocco While Covid-19 : Key Information for Travelers to Morocco

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