فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
In an atmosphere charged with national enthusiasm, tourism transport professionals across Morocco have expressed their immense joy over the nation’s victories in the Moroccan Sahara file, particularly in anticipation of the United Nations Security Council’s decision scheduled for today, October 31, 2025. This resolution is expected to renew the MINURSO mission for an additional year while providing positive affirmations of Moroccan sovereignty. These celebrations serve as a manifestation of national unity, with professionals viewing these diplomatic achievements as a powerful impetus for enhancing tourism in the southern provinces, reflecting the sector’s commitment to supporting territorial integrity.
Spontaneous Celebrations in Major Tourist Cities
Major tourist cities such as Marrakech, Agadir, and Tangier have witnessed impromptu gatherings organized by tourism transport professionals. These events took place in front of bus stations and tourist vehicle depots, featuring chants of “The Sahara is Moroccan” and displays of territorial unity flags. Representatives from the National Federation of Tourism Transport (FNTT) stated that these activities are a direct response to the ongoing diplomatic progress, attributed to Morocco’s effective diplomacy in securing increasing international recognition for the autonomy plan as a realistic solution to the fabricated conflict.
In Marrakech, for instance, an awareness-raising tourism exhibition was held to promote trips to the Sahara, emphasizing the economic development in the southern regions resulting from political stability. One professional remarked: “Our victories in the Sahara file are not merely political; they represent an opportunity for tourism transport to bolster the national economy and open new horizons for investment in desert tourism.”
Context of the Security Council Decision and Its Impact on Tourism
The 10030th session of the Security Council convenes today at 3:05 PM New York time (8:05 PM Moroccan time) to discuss the Secretary-General’s report on the situation in Western Sahara. The agenda focuses on renewing the MINURSO mandate and supporting the political process under the supervision of Personal Envoy Staffan de Mistura. According to diplomatic reports, preparations involved an agreement on a balanced text that reflects tensions between positions supporting Moroccan sovereignty and the right to self-determination. However, it is anticipated to affirm regional stability without radical changes.
Tourism transport professionals, who previously suffered from the COVID-19 pandemic as seen in their 2022 protests, regard this decision as a victory that enhances international confidence in Morocco. This is expected to encourage increased tourist trips to the Sahara. Related reports indicate that growing international recognitions of Moroccan sovereignty contributed to a 15% rise in tourism investments in the southern provinces last year.
Call to Strengthen Tourism Partnerships
Professionals have called for integrating the tourism transport sector into national development programs for the Sahara, emphasizing the need to launch joint tourist excursions with countries supporting Morocco’s stance. These celebrations underscore the national consensus on territorial integrity, which has become a cornerstone of the national tourism strategy, with projections for 14 million visitors in 2026.
The session can be followed live via the United Nations Web TV platform at: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1n/k1nmlpq6eb.
