Tourism in Morocco (Marrakech unique example worldwide)

Tourism in Morocco (Marrakech unique example worldwide)

Morocco qualifies itself as "the most beautiful country in the world."

The most visited places are Marrakech, Agadir, Casablanca, Fez, Tangier and Meknes. we have dedicated this article to the city of Marrakech.

Morocco has reached the symbolic threshold of 10 million visitors in 2013. Objectives 12 million tourists by 2016 and 20 million by 2022.

Most tourists are from Western European (French, Spanish, British, Belgians, Italians, Germans, Dutch, Austrian, Switzerland ....) but also Americans (United States, Canada, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina .. ..) African Arab Maghreb and Middle East, Asian (Japanese, Chinese and Indians), but also some from Eastern Europe (Russia, Poland, ...) and Scandinavian countries (Denmark , Norway, Sweden).

In 2013, foreign tourists were mainly 1: French with 3.435 million tourists, Spaniards with 2.115 million tourists, Belgians with 589,000 tourists, Dutch with 554,000 tourists, British with 549,000 tourists, Germans with 547,000 tourists, Italians with 394,000 tourists, Americans with 220,000 tourists. Moroccan tourists residing abroad recorded 4,723,000 arrivals.

The city attracts most of Marrakech is French. The Germans and Scandinavians opt for their especially for resorts Agadir and Essaouira2.

More than 10.28 million tourists visited Morocco in 2014, an increase of 2.4% compared to 2013 (10 million in 2013).

However, the French tourist arrivals in Morocco recorded negative fluctuations in 2014 and 2015, while those of German tourists have evolved positively. The trend continues, and French tourists reaffirm their disaffection with Morocco, which is no longer part of the five top destinations for French for their vacances.

Marrakech

Marrakech is a city of about 900,000 inhabitants, by excellent tourist place Marrakech has kept its authenticity. The city is composed of two parts: the new town and the old town. The new city is the opposite of the old city: new buildings, department stores, palm groves, golf courses, parks, hotels, clubs, swimming pools etc ...

La place de Jemaa el-Fna

The old town with its ramparts, the Medina, Jamaa El Fna, the famous Souks, the sumptuous Majorelle Gardens, the basins of the Menara, the Medrassa Ben Youssef, and El Badi Palace and the Bahia, the tombs of saadiînes, the Ourika Valley, but also Wintering with these luxurious Palaces Hotels SPA / Bars, Restaurants / Clubs not to mention the monumental Palace Hotel La Mamounia.

Events

Popular Arts Festival of Marrakech: annual festival takes place in July.
International Film Festival of Marrakech: annual event beginning of December to reward the best Moroccan and foreign production of feature and short films.
Arts in Marrakech International Biennale of contemporary art.
Awaln'art Festival: International Meeting of the Marrakech street arts organized by the association Shards moon. Meetings are held simultaneously Tahanaoute, Ait Ourir, Aghmat, Amizmiz and Marrakech.
Samaa Festival of Sacred Music, the annual festival taking place in July.
We walk: Contemporary Dance Festival of Marrakech.
Dance for All: the dance festival.
Sun Festival: National Youth Festival and Music in July, is a celebration of the nation and patriotism on the occasion of the festivals of youth and the throne.
Marrakech MadJazz Festival in February. Alternative music Jazz-rock, in order to recognize the talent of Moroccan artists.
Marrakech Festival of Laughter: it is an event created by Jamel Debbouze
Festival of Francophone humor;
Festival of magic;
Khmissa: event which recognizes women who have distinguished themselves during the year in various fields;
The spring of poetry;
Jardin'Art: art festival garden that aims to bring together artists, landscapers, architects, professionals and amateurs of the garden with a large place devoted to environmental education and ecotourism;
Women of africa festival: this festival celebrates the actions of the woman on the cultural, economic and artistic across the African continent;
Caftan: annual event revealing of talents and styles.

Written by: Hussein Nomade