The government is preparing to execute the program contract (CP) for tourism. This will relaunch the tourism sector, which has been severely affected by the health crisis related to Covid-19.
The sharp rise in cases of contamination leading to the closure of eight cities in Morocco has just killed the hopes of the seaside resorts in the North. They were counting on the summer holidays to regain a certain health.
Tourist transporters announce a strike starting August 13. At the origin of this movement, the "lack of commitment" of the supervisory ministry in the face of their demands.
While they were clinging to the hope of saving the tourist season, after several months of inactivity due to the coronavirus pandemic, the tourism professionals of Asilah see this dream shattered. And for good reason, its recent downgrading decreed by the health authorities.
The city of Agadir, little affected by the covid-19 health crisis, had everything to become the most popular tourist destination of this summer season, were it not for the decision to ban travel to and from several cities. In the North, the season is definitely compromised.
Moroccan tourist transport companies, which have been inactive for more than three months due to the health crisis, risk having their vehicles seized and going bankrupt. They are calling on the authorities for help.
The decision banning travel to and from eight Moroccan cities is already having a negative impact on the tourist season in Marrakech .
After months of lethargy due to the coronavirus, tourism activity is resuming in Tétouan during this summer season, bringing a touch of happiness to hotel and restaurant operators. However, this temporary recovery is far from meeting all expectations.
The Covid-19 crisis has exacerbated the situation on the Tetouan coast, which was already suffering from seasonality. In fact, the summer season started much later in this region, which remains one of the most visited by domestic tourists.
While Morocco has authorized ferry rotations on July 15, residents or tourists blocked in the kingdom for more than four months are facing the impossibility of reaching the port of Sète. And for good reason, they cannot produce a PCR test performed 72 hours before boarding.
Hotel establishments, overwhelmed after the resumption of activities, and especially due to the summer holidays running until August, now have to face a shortage of human resources.
Belgium does not want to take any risks in the case of post-coronavirus preventive measures. As of August 1st, any traveler returning from abroad will have to fill out a digital form.