Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.
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The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.
Morocco is promoting tourism in Western Sahara, but critics argue this may reinforce its territorial control over the disputed region.
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