Morocco will be a big winner in terms of the tourism in 2010
People who plan to invest in a Buy-to-let property overseas have been advised to consider purchasing in Morocco as Holidaymakers from all over Europe are increasingly choosing to spend their leisure time in Morocco.
Speaking to the Maghreb Arabe Presse, Moroccan tourism minister said the overall number of visitors rose by 13 per cent and he revealed that many of these people had come from various European countries. Meanwhile, the country was found to have attracted a large number ofFrench, Spaniards Belgians, Germans, Italians and Britons.
Commenting on Morocco’s tourist sector, Mr. Boussaid said the recent growth was proving to be a major economic boost. He stated that the increase in visitor numbers was leading to the creation of new jobs and contributing a significant amount to the GDP.
According to the travel association ABTA, Morocco will be a ‘big winner’ in terms of the numbers of holidaymakers it receives this year. Changes in the air duty being charged to passengers flying to North Africa were reduced in 2009 from £40 to £11 by the European Union. It is expected that this will make nations such as Morocco and Tunisia more affordable as short haul destinations.
Frances Tuke, spokesperson for ABTA, said: “The big winners will Non-Euro zone again and we think Morocco and Tunisia because actually the air passenger duty change has actually positively impacted on those destinations.”
Meanwhile, the reduced exchange rates in the Euro zone are also expected to boost Morocco’s popularity as a holiday destination, according to Takethefamily.com.
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