The country’s history is deeply rooted in ancient civilizations, with evidence of human presence dating back to the Paleolithic era. The Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, and Arabs all left their mark on Morocco’s cultural landscape, contributing to its unique blend of traditions and customs. Morocco’s cultural landscape is characterized by a vibrant mix of Berber, Arab, and European influences.
Ait Benhaddou is an ancient city in Morocco North Africa Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque The North African nation views the tournament as a prime opportunity to boost its tourism sector, with plans to double the number of annual visitors to an impressive 26 million by 2030. To accommodate the influx of football fans and teams, the country is projected to need at least 100,000 additional hotel beds. To address this demand, numerous international hotel chains are stepping in to help fill the gap. Several new accommodations are set to open, including the Waldorf Astoria in Tangier and 25 new Radisson Hotels scheduled to launch before 2030. Additionally, many hotels that were affected by last year’s devastating earthquake are reopening.
SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy The country has a population of around 37 million people Barbara Podbial, a Morocco specialist at travel agency Flee Winter, has been visiting the country for over 20 years and has witnessed firsthand the transformative impact tourism has had. She told BBC Travel: “Tourism has had a positive impact in Marrakesh. “You can see it in the cleanliness of the streets, it’s very safe, and people are not pushing you to buy things now the way they were before. But, with so many budget flights bringing in tourists, it can feel very busy.” Some of the popular tourist attractions include Tourist Attractions Jemaa el-Fnaa in Marrakech which is a lively square filled with performers, food stalls, and shops, and the Medina of Fes which is a UNESCO World Heritage site with a labyrinth of narrow streets and ancient buildings.
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