AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDiplomacy & Tourism Climate: In Rabat, Morocco’s FM Nasser Bourita met an Italian parliamentary intergroup “Support for the Autonomy Initiative in the Sahara,” with coordinator Ettore Rosato saying the visit reaffirms Rome’s backing for Morocco’s autonomy plan—framing it as a long-term peace route and pointing to development momentum in the southern provinces. Land & Investment for Visitors: Morocco’s state land agency reported approving 308 investment projects on about 32,000 hectares in 2025, with 53% concentrated in Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra and Dakhla-Oued Eddahab; sectors include services, tourism, industry and agro-industry—signals that could translate into more lodging and visitor services. Travel Planning Moment: Eclipse chasers eye Aug. 12, 2026, when a total solar eclipse path runs through parts of Europe, while a partial eclipse will be visible across Morocco and Western Sahara—an easy add-on for travelers planning late-summer trips. Border-Travel Season: Operation Marhaba (Strait of Gibraltar crossings) runs June 10 to Sept 15, targeting Maghreb-origin travelers; forecasts suggest about 3.5 million people and 900,000 vehicles on return journeys, with coordination across Spain, Morocco, ports and European authorities.
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