
US State Department Upgrades Morocco to Safe Travel Destination for Americans
Morocco is a safe country for American travelers, according to the latest report from the US State Department, which nevertheless calls for vigilance.

Morocco is a safe country for American travelers, according to the latest report from the US State Department, which nevertheless calls for vigilance.

While many tourists have arrived in Morocco this summer, the hotel industry has benefited little from the tourism boom. The pre-Covid-19 crisis performance has not been reached.

The National Federation of Tourist Transport has sent the government a request to take over the bank debt contracted by professionals in the sector. The idea is to give them a breather while they recover from the losses suffered due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The National Railway Office (ONCF) has had a very good summer period with some 10.5 million passengers transported. A record attendance, rejoices the Office.

The tourism sector in Morocco is gradually regaining the stability it knew before the coronavirus period. The return of foreign and Moroccan tourists is contributing greatly to this resurgence.

The arrival of Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) has strongly contributed to the strong recovery of Moroccan tourism, which was hit hard by the health crisis related to Covid-19.

The Covid period is (almost) far behind us. After nearly two years of the epidemic and difficulties in leaving the territory, Moroccans have started traveling abroad again and therefore spending.

Tourism Minister Fatim-Zahra Ammor launched the work on the new roadmap for the sector with the National Confederation of Tourism and its main member associations and federations.

The Regional Tourism Development Company of Agadir Souss-Massa (SDR) is looking for a firm to carry out the technical studies for the development of the Animal and Recreation Park of the city. A call for tenders has been launched for this purpose.

Moroccan tourists are back on the Costa del Sol, but have lost the good habits of before the pandemic when they spent without counting during their vacations. This year, they have not been numerous to visit the shops.

In Morocco, tourism has experienced a strong upturn in June and July, thanks in particular to the influx of Moroccans living abroad (MRE). But the way out of the crisis is not for tomorrow.

As part of its Urban Development Plan, Agadir is renovating the Bird Valley , a recreational and educational space. Located in the tourist center of the city, the facility will open its doors at the end of 2024.