The United States Embassy in Morocco expressed its gratitude to Moroccan hoteliers who provided aid and support to foreign tourists, in particular Americans stranded in the kingdom due to the measure to suspend air flights, aimed at countering the spread of the coronavirus.
Morocco no longer sees the shadow of a tourist at this time when the coronavirus is raging. Hotels and restaurants have emptied, much to the dismay of industry professionals.
Nearly 92,000 tourists of all nationalities visited the city of Agadir during the month of February last, compared to 80,437 arrivals during the same period last year, an increase of 14.36%.
Morocco has mobilized to facilitate the return of foreign tourists to their respective countries.
In an effort to strengthen the tourism sector, which has been struggling for several weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic, the National Confederation of Tourism (CNT) proposed a series of measures on Monday in Rabat. The aim for the CNT is to help the companies in the sector overcome the economic impact of the virus.
Morocco could record more than 5 million fewer tourists in 2020, a 39% drop compared to 2019, due to the coronavirus. This is at least what CFG Bank predicts.
The economic gloom is affecting Moroccan travel agencies due to the spread of the coronavirus.
"Gateway to the African continent", the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region is one of the most preferred destinations in the Kingdom for investors.
17 British travel agents, including 11 women, stayed in Marrakech from March 5 to 8, to discover the city and the surrounding municipalities.
Morocco is the best African destination in 2020. This is indicated by the 2020 ranking of the most popular tourist destinations in the world by Traveler’s Choice Awards.
In addition to Marrakech, which attracts the largest number of tourists each year, there are three places that are a must-see. These places stand out for their originality, beauty and charm.
Moroccan tourism is paying a heavy price due to the coronavirus. The kingdom will lose at least 100,000 tourists in March.