Tourism Minister Nadia Fettah announced new measures on Wednesday to revive the tourism sector, which is facing serious difficulties due to the coronavirus. The objective is to "prioritize job retention" and "relieve the cash flow of companies".
The government intends to support all regulated tourism professions in Morocco. They will all benefit from support and relaunch assistance, both socially and in terms of financing.
Like other countries, Moroccan tourism has been severely weakened by the coronavirus. The kingdom ranks 7th among the 15 countries most affected by this pandemic, according to estimates by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
The decision to ban travel to and from eight cities including Marrakech has dampened the hopes of many hoteliers who were counting on the summer period to achieve excellent sales figures.
Located in the Souissi district, the Ibn Sina urban forest, also known as the "Hilton Forest", due to its proximity to a hotel of the same name, remains one of the most frequented places in Rabat.
The health crisis related to the coronavirus has had a negative impact on hundreds of Moroccan draft horses and donkeys in Marrakech dependent on the tourism industry.
Saïdia, the preferred destination of Moroccans living abroad (MRE) and foreign tourists for the summer holidays, is impacted by the health crisis related to Covid-19. Result: the big events, the festivals... have given way to boredom.
The 2020-2022 program contract, signed on August 6 for the entire tourism value chain, has provided for support for hotel establishments affected by the coronavirus. To benefit from this "Damane Relance hôtellerie" credit, very strict conditions are imposed on hotel establishments.
New births have recently been announced at the Crocoparc in Agadir. They were observed in Iguanas, Turtles and Crocodiles.
The joint efforts of local stakeholders have enabled the Nations Beach to win the "Blue Flag", a trophy awarded by the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection and the Foundation for Education and the Environment.
Marrakech is ranked in the top 25 of the world’s most popular destinations and iconic must-see cities to visit in 2020.
Considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Morocco, but unfortunately threatened by the ocean, the mythical Legzira beach will undergo a little facelift.