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Morocco promotes tourism in disputed Western Sahara

Published Sunday, May 24, 2026 · Updated May 25

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Coverage is limited to a single source, potentially lacking diverse perspectives from Moroccan government or other international bodies on the tourism initiatives.

Media Analysis

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Morocco is actively promoting tourism in the disputed territory of Western Sahara, leading to a significant increase in visitor numbers. This initiative has raised international legal concerns and is viewed with a distinct perspective by the indigenous Sahrawi people.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Visitor numbers to Morocco-controlled Western Sahara increased from 490,297 in 2019 to 743,133 in 2025.
  • Morocco's efforts to promote tourism in Western Sahara are met with international legal concerns.
  • The indigenous Sahrawi people express their perspective on Morocco's tourism promotion in the disputed Western Sahara.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • BBC NewsCenter

    The BBC News article highlights the international legal concerns and the indigenous Sahrawi people's perspective regarding Morocco's tourism promotion in the disputed Western Sahara.

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