politics

Morocco Encourages Tourism to Western Sahara Amid Control Concerns

24 Mayıs 2026BBC News

The Moroccan government is actively encouraging Western tourists to visit Western Sahara, a territory it claims as its own. This push for tourism is seen by some as a strategy to strengthen its control over the region.
The initiative aims to boost the local economy while also promoting Morocco's narrative regarding its territorial claims.
Western Sahara has been a disputed territory since Spain withdrew in 1975, leading to a protracted conflict between Morocco and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. The region's status remains unresolved, and Morocco's push for tourism is part of a broader strategy to legitimize its claims.
The Moroccan government's efforts to attract tourists to Western Sahara could be interpreted as a dual strategy: enhancing economic development in the region while simultaneously asserting its sovereignty. However, this approach raises questions about the implications for local populations and the geopolitical dynam…

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