Morocco Clothing
In the cities of Marrakech, Agadir, Casablanca etc., Moroccan men and women often dress as they would on the streets of London or New York. However, outside of the cities and especially in the rural villages, we recommend that you follow local tradition where both men and women cover themselves from the knee (shorts or skirt) to the elbow (short-sleeved T-shirts). Loose trousers are recommended for camel treks. See also FAQ's.
In the High Atlas mountains, a fleece jacket or warm sweater, and long pants are needed for desert and High Atlas nights outside of the summer months. For winter, a warm coat, a hat, gloves and wool socks are essential. A windproof jacket is also essential for walking treks in the desert or in the Atlas mountains.
Morocco Welcomed 8 Million Visitors
Morocco Welcomed 8 Million Visitors
Despite the economic downturn affecting tourism industry in 2009, the latest statistics show that Morocco managed to resist the crisis. While tourism around the world declined on average by 4.3% last year (UNWTO), Morocco reported an increase of 6% in the number of arrivals at the border (+ 460,000 tourists) when compared to 2008.
The latest statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism and Handicraft reported that in total 8.34 million tourists visited the country in 2009 (7.88 million a year earlier), reported Fmdt.ma.
With respect to the total overnight stays in hotels Morocco however recorded a decrease of 1%. The decline was caused primarily by the drop in overnight stays of non-residents (-4%) which was partly offset by the increase of overnight stays of residents (10%).
The hospitality industry recorded increased numbers of guests especially at the end of the last year. For instance Marrakech, where 38% of all overnight stays were registered, announced an increase of 26%, surpassing its historical peak of +6% in 2006. Casablanca and Fès also performed well with the increase of the guest nights of 21% and 28% respectively.
Surprisingly however the second largest tourist destination in the country, the city of Agadir, seems not to benefit much from the recent recovery. The city recorded a decline of 2% in the number of guest nights.
As to the source markets, Morocco is increasingly popular especially among tourists from Spain (36% more guest nights), Arab countries (29%), Italy (11%), France (4%) and Belgium (6%). On the other hand, the number of visitors from Germany declined by 5%.
Despite the economic downturn affecting tourism industry in 2009, the latest statistics show that Morocco managed to resist the crisis. While tourism around the world declined on average by 4.3% last year (UNWTO), Morocco reported an increase of 6% in the number of arrivals at the border (+ 460,000 tourists) when compared to 2008.
The latest statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism and Handicraft reported that in total 8.34 million tourists visited the country in 2009 (7.88 million a year earlier), reported Fmdt.ma.
With respect to the total overnight stays in hotels Morocco however recorded a decrease of 1%. The decline was caused primarily by the drop in overnight stays of non-residents (-4%) which was partly offset by the increase of overnight stays of residents (10%).
The hospitality industry recorded increased numbers of guests especially at the end of the last year. For instance Marrakech, where 38% of all overnight stays were registered, announced an increase of 26%, surpassing its historical peak of +6% in 2006. Casablanca and Fès also performed well with the increase of the guest nights of 21% and 28% respectively.
Surprisingly however the second largest tourist destination in the country, the city of Agadir, seems not to benefit much from the recent recovery. The city recorded a decline of 2% in the number of guest nights.
As to the source markets, Morocco is increasingly popular especially among tourists from Spain (36% more guest nights), Arab countries (29%), Italy (11%), France (4%) and Belgium (6%). On the other hand, the number of visitors from Germany declined by 5%.
Morocco is different
Morocco is different. Diversity, colour and contrast creates a holiday destination for everyone, young and old, whether you're a seasoned traveller, an adventurer, a trekker, a shopper, a big city escapist weary of your office, seek sunshine and smiling faces, love to photograph, paint, dance, enjoy music, or simply want to feel the warm sand on your feet and slow time to simply unwind.
Wandering through her ancient citys, hear the wail of Muezzin calling the faithful to pray. In crowded markets jewel colours of indigo, saffron and henna dazzle in beautiful carpets. In the D'jemaa El Fna square you can dance with male bellydancers, have your fortune told while having a tooth pulled, pay a scribe to write a letter about it to send back home, watch acrobats from behind your mint tea, and be mesmerised by a flute and charmed by a black cobra. Relax streetside in a cafe and taste exotic spice in your food, and herbs in your tea. Ancient mosques and minarets, opulent palaces and the stark beauty of a sunrise among towering kasbahs in the Sahara are waiting for you. Time slows to the pace of your camel softly shuffling across dunes to the oasis. Watch the moonrise, your world will fall away, caught in the aura of mystery that pervades this land. Desert nomads, like their camels, are in no hurry. Where is there to go? Go with it and you will begin to understand. Here is a land where something forgotten lives on.
Can we invite you to join us and fall under the enchantment of Morocco?
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