More than 200 million dirhams in unpaid bills remain following the bankruptcy of the British tour operator Thomas Cook, according to a statement from the National Confederation of Tourism (CNT).
In anticipation of the consequences of the bankruptcy of the tour operator, Thomas Cook, the authorities in charge of tourism in the Marrakech-Safi region are preparing a conquest plan to attract more tourists.
In Morocco, the bankruptcy of the legendary tour operator (TO), Thomas Cook , is not without consequences for the many travel agencies and hoteliers. Proof of this, a crisis meeting was even held.
The Kingdom continues to seduce the Israelis. Proof of this, the Israeli tourists visiting Morocco reached nearly 80,000 in 2018, which testifies to a significant increase compared to previous years.
Bill Clinton’s visit to Jemaa El Fna square last Friday aroused great curiosity among Marrakchis who came out in large numbers, creating a crowd around the former President of the United States.
The suicide of a Belgian tourist in a hotel located in the Hivernage district of Marrakech created a sense of panic among the residents. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 19 around 9 a.m.
There are tourist destinations in the world that, even at the end of summer, offer a few sunburns. Among these, very popular with tourists, is Morocco. Discovery of these countries that offer a full dose of vitamin D, even after the summer.
A good tourist year for Morocco. In July, the figures showed a clear progression compared to last year. Whether it is foreign tourists or Moroccans residing abroad (MREs), there is a real enthusiasm for the Moroccan destination.
The German travel agency, Tourlane, offers Morocco, one of the "exotic" destinations for Germans, instead of the German Beer Festival, Oktoberfest, for holidays.
120,000 Moroccan tourists have visited Turkey, according to figures published by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Among them, many are interested in hair transplants, a specialty in which the country has excelled in recent years.
In Agadir , restaurateurs are recording a turnover lower than before. The reason is the slowdown in activity in the seaside tourist area.
Tangier has joined the club of other northern cities, which, during the summer of 2019, were ranked among the most popular destinations for tourists, whether national or foreign. It has indeed recorded a record number of visitors in August. A very good season for tourism professionals, who are rubbing their hands.