Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it’s tightening its control

Morocco is actively encouraging Western tourists to visit the disputed territory of Western Sahara, a move that some observers interpret as an effort to solidify its administrative control over the region. The Moroccan government has expressed its desire to increase tourism in the area, which it considers its own. This push for increased visitor numbers comes amid ongoing international debate regarding the political status of Western Sahara.