Archive for the 'Travel' Category

Moroccan developers Plan Mega Gaming Resort

The continuing increase in tourist activity has resulted in a number of new developments taking place in Morocco and it is due to get a new gaming and mixed-use development in the popular holiday city of Ouarzazate in the middle of the country near the Atlas Mountains.
Ouarzazate is in central Morocco and by all standards [...]

Rental Property in Marrakech, a smart buy

The Marrakech Marathon is of the most prestigious Marathons in the world.though particularly grueling, More than 5 000 marathonians from all over the world will take part in the event and it brings in thousands of visitors from around the globe.
The imperial town of Marrakesh offers an exceptional setting and it is also renowned for [...]

Moroccan port of Essaouira is ideal for a warm getaway

Morocco, with its mix of idyllic beaches, rugged mountains and wide open deserts has become increasingly popular as a tourist destination in recent years. Being one of Morocco’s main fortified coastal towns, Essaouira boasts a strong feeling of its past. Starting with the Phoenicians, it has been a trading post for almost 3000 years. But [...]

Morocco set to receive record German visitors

Owners of rental accommodation in Morocco could be set to benefit from an influx of German holidaymakers as Tourist authorities in Morocco have announced plans to increase the amount of visitors.
Tourism minister Mohamed Boussaid Speaking at a travel trade show in Berlin said that Moroccan government is keen to expand further into the German market [...]

Southern Morocco attracts Valentine’s Day holidaymakers

Moroccan is expected to welcome more foreign visitors this month as it is recommended as an adventurous romantic destination with St Valentine’s Day fast-approaching by a luxury tour operator.
According to Cadogan, Morocco is a country of great diversity and exquisite beauty with a rich cultural heritage, making it a popular tourist destination. They have also [...]

Moroccan coastal city Essaouira, an alternative to Canary Islands

Holidaymakers from the UK have been encouraged to visit the Moroccan coastal resort of Essaouira.
According to the Guardian, many British holidaymakers are expected to shun traditionally popular destinations within the eurozone in favor of more affordable alternatives. The publication has chosen Essaouira as one of its top 20 non-Euro zone destinations for 2009, claiming that [...]

Morocco is a more adventurous location for investors

Moroccan property sector is thriving and expected to continue to enjoy considerable growth despite property markets around the world shrivel due to global credit crunch. Due to this Property investors with a taste for emerging destinations have been advised to consider Morocco.
John Howell of the International Law Partnership has chosen Morocco as one of 2009’s [...]

Toddler tourism on the up in Morocco

The tourism industry is one of the sectors which the Moroccan government is targeting for growth and new services to attract families with small children have been launched.
The Guardian has reported that the niche market of “toddler tourism” will continue to grow this year as government and more tour operators look to cater for family [...]

New flights to Fez is a good omen

Owners of rental accommodation in Fez could be set to benefit from the launch of new flights from the UK, an expert has stated.
Sharron Livingston, editor of thetravelmagazine.net has said that the “easy access” provided by Atlas Blue’s new Gatwick to Fez route represents a “good omen” for the city and Morocco in general. The [...]

Golf tourism boosts Moroccan holiday industry

Golf tourism is one of the fastest growing parts of the Moroccan holiday industry and this sector is leading to the creation of new wealth-generating developments. KPMG published the third annual Golf Benchmark Survey that revealed that Golf has developed and grown in North Africa in the past 10 years. Morocco leads with the way [...]