Morocco targets 20 million tourists

Morocco attracted 10 million tourists in the last two years and its goal was to reach 20 million tourists by 2020, said a senior government official.

“We are on track to achieve the goal of four0 per cent of our tourism being driven by domestic tourists,” added Dr Lahcen Haddad, Minister of Tourism, speaking on the sidelines of the recent Ministerial Discussion Forum on the future of tourism in Mena.

“However, internationally we are on a high trajectory, as we have succeeded in promoting Morocco as a hospitable and distinguished destination across the globe.”

In line with this vision, Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, a tourism attraction in the country, has launched summer packages to entice GCC guests to extend their stays.

Morocco has daily air connections to Gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar. It also plans to launch daily flights to other counties, including Kuwait.

Stephan Killinger, president, Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort said: “Other types of tourism are also contributing to a big chunk of the overall sector in Morocco. Our records show that GCC countries represent one of the highest footfall at the resort, among new markets.”

Killinger announced that Mazagan has made its summer packages more attractive, valid until the end of September.  The summer package offers one free night on a four-night package and two free nights on a five-night package, starting from $110 per person.

The package includes accommodation for two adults and two kids, complimentary breakfast for two adults and two kids, free meals for kids, free access to three kids’ clubs, free access to steam room, tennis, fitness and biking, and complimentary airport shuttle service.

Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort has 500 rooms that offer spectacular views of the ocean, lagoons and golf course, surrounded by 67 villas, landscaped gardens and a swimming pool in the center.

Mazagan is spread over a two50-hectare site, and includes a golf course, stretch of beach, variety of restaurants.

The resort is a leading exhibition and conference destination in North Africa region, said Killinger.

Morocco’s tourism strategy has been highly successful in traditional markets like Spain and France as well as newer markets such as the Arab World, including the GCC countries and Eastern Europe. – TradeArabia News Service