Morocco’s holiday sector in healthy state
Tourism minister Mohamed Boussaid has predicted that Morocco’s tourism industry is likely to see further growth this year and the holiday sector is currently in a very healthy state, reports Reuters.
According to official statistics, Morocco attracted 7.4 million tourists in 2007. The booming Morocco’s tourist sector is a positive development for the government, as it is presently engaged in plans to attract ten million tourists by 2010. Mr. Boussaid further pointed out that in Morocco tourism levels are ’soaring’ as the growth in Tourism was 12% in January and February’s growth was of 15%.
Holiday-Rentals stated that although European destinations were attracting large numbers of visitors, Morocco is also highly popular among the vacationers. The country’s appeal to sun seekers could prove to be highly lucrative for investors in rental accommodation in popular tourist areas such as Marrakech and tangier. Greg Grant, of Holiday-Rentals has commented that overseas Investors have become more adventurous and now look for properties in exotic and secluded locations.
UK newspaper the Independent recommended that investors consider purchasing a property in Morocco as the publication stated that the Morocco offers warm sunny weather during the winter months and reasonable house prices.
Online travel agency Freedom Direct recently revealed that the popularity of Morocco with British tourists who wanted a more exotic holiday experience.
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