COVID-19 Disrupts Eid Al Adha Traditions: 73% of Moroccans Celebrate at Home

This is data from the results of the survey conducted by ThinkOne Research & Consulting on the habits of Moroccans during the Eid Al Adha period this year.

In detail, we learn that only 16% of them plan to travel, mainly to visit relatives, and only 4% intend to go to a hotel or rent an apartment. 73% of respondents said they want to spend the Eid Al-Adha period at home, 9% at relatives in the same city, and 12% at relatives in other cities.

Obviously for many, it is the current context marked by the health crisis. Thus, 21% mention the health restrictions, against 6% who are afraid of being contaminated by Covid-19. The lack of financial means is mentioned by 22% of the respondents.

As for the preferred destinations of Moroccans during this holiday period, Agadir tops the list (13%), followed by Nador and Al Hoceima (8%), Casablanca (6%) and Rabat (5%).

As for the means of transport, the car is the preferred choice. Indeed, 46% of respondents plan to take the road with their cars. 19% have chosen buses, compared to 15% for those who plan to travel by train. Only 4% plan to travel by plane.

In terms of activities during this period, we note that 22% plan to go to the beach, 21% plan to frequent cafes, and 6% plan to go shopping. Only 4% plan to go to a restaurant.