Disputed Western Sahara Proves to Be a Magnet for Tourists, Advertised as a Holiday to Morocco

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Western Sahara is attracting an increasing number of visitors. Over the past seven years, the number of tourists has risen by more than 50 percent, according to figures from the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism. In 2019, the number of visitors was just over 490,000; by 2025, that number had risen to over 743,000. According to the BBC, Western Sahara is often presented and promoted by travel providers and booking sites as a holiday destination in Mor…