The coronavirus is starting to hit Moroccan tourism. In total, an average of 2,000 overnight stays per hotel are being canceled in the city of Marrakech this March.
The coronavirus already seems to be having an impact on the Moroccan economy, particularly the tourism sector, a major foreign exchange earner.
An unprecedented financial crisis threatens the entire Moroccan tourism sector, particularly that of organized travel to the holy sites of Islam due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Economic growth in Morocco can still rely on tourism, which contributes 7% to the gross domestic product (GDP). The Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts, Air Transport and Social Economy emphasized this on Thursday evening in Casablanca.
The decision of King Mohammed VI regarding the construction of the new seaside and tourist resort "Taghazout bay" undermines the Azur plan.
The yoga niche in the city of Agadir is taking on an important place within the tourist offerings. It remains a new attraction that will boost the tourism figures in the capital of Souss.
Revitalizing the tourism industry on the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts on the one hand, and developing the economy growing at rates of 4%. This is the goal pursued by Morocco, which intends to attract greater investment from hotel chains in the Balearic Islands.
Dakhla is one of the 10 best destinations that tourists can visit this year. This is indicated by the ranking of the travel agency, Intrepid Travel.
Abdelkrim Azenfar, general manager of the Souss-Massa Tourist Development Company (SDR), announced the renovation in Agadir of a series of hotels, with a total capacity of 10,000 beds. The work will be spread over a period of 3 years, for a better health of tourism in the city.
Morocco and Mexico are committed to deepening bilateral cooperation in the field of tourism promotion, in order to enhance their potential and encourage project holders in the sector. This was during a meeting held on February 13, 2020, at the Mexican Senate, between the Moroccan ambassador to Mexico, Abdelfattah Lebbar, and senators and tourism officials in Mexico.
The Tangier destination is increasing its figures and gaining credibility in terms of tourism by recording a high number of visitors. The commissioning of the high-speed rail line (TGV) and the development of the industrial sector have managed to boost tourism in the city of the Strait.
After numerous irregularities noted in the construction of the new seaside and tourist resort "Taghazout bay" during a visit, King Mohammed VI ordered the suspension of the construction site, the demolition of villas and part of the hotels. The sovereign then gave instructions for the reconstruction of several buildings.