The tourists visiting Morocco are up by 6% in October when compared to same period last year and a total of 7 million tourists visited Morocco in the year to October.
According to the Moroccan tourism authorities, The French came first with 2.6 million, followed by Spaniards (1.5 million), Belgians (398,000), Germans (358,000) and Brits (297,000). The rise had no impact on the number of overnight stays which slipped by 2%, due to the decrease posted by the French market (-5%) and the British (-18%), which represent 81% of the drop. As for the Spanish and Arab markets, they showed a rise of 3% and 4% respectively.
Tourism Minister Mohamed Boussaid told Morocco’s second national TV channel (2M) that Morocco has been able to shun the crisis thanks to the quality and the diversity of its product and the promotion of domestic demand.
“Investment dynamics and investors’ confidence in Morocco’s tourism show that the sector can further develop,” Mr.Boussaid added. With tourism and development at the top of its agenda, Morocco has embarked on a series of ambitious plans to attract investment and stimulate its economy. The expansion of tourism offers huge investment opportunities, and particular opportunities have opened up in holiday accommodations in main tourist destinations.
Source: estatesmorocco.com
