Diplomacy in New York: Morocco’s FM Nasser Bourita met EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas during the UN General Assembly, with Rabat linking the talks to ongoing Western Sahara autonomy support amid the backdrop of the Ceuta crisis. Regional backing for the Sahara: Cabo Verde reaffirmed support for Morocco’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, including the Sahara, and backed UN Security Council Resolution 2797 and negotiations based on Morocco’s Autonomy Plan. Tourism and flights: El Al’s Sun D’Or will launch direct Tel Aviv–Marrakech flights on Nov 16 (twice weekly), with fares starting at MAD 5,990, adding another option for visitors between the two destinations. Bigger ties, travel implications: Israel and Morocco agreed to upgrade diplomatic missions to full embassies and exchange ambassadors, while also restoring and expanding direct flights and pushing investment deals by end-2026—moves that could boost business and family travel. Sahara dispute, US angle: A US adviser reiterated Washington’s support for a lasting, UN-resolution-based solution to the Western Sahara dispute, stressing the need for a settlement consistent with UNSCR 2797. Travel operations: Morocco’s Operation Marhaba 2026 wrapped up after welcoming 4,137,594 Moroccans abroad, with reception points across Morocco and Europe and peak days near 80,000 arrivals.