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Promotion of Rural Tourism in Morocco

The days of tourists wanting to only see the main attractions in a country and visiting the most popular destinations is slowly starting to come to an end. Visitors seem to be more interested in exploring the undiscovered beauty of a foreign country and in Morocco it is starting to be a trend that is growing in leaps and bounds. It is no longer strange to see tourists heading towards the desolate regions, forgotten villages and tranquility of the desert. It is for this reason that the tourism department has become involved in projects to promote the rural areas of Morocco.

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Tafedna Bay Resort Offers A Total Holiday Experience

The proposed Tafedna Bay 5-Star Golf, Marina and Spa Resort situated near Agadir on the Atlantic Coast of Morocco offers visiting tourists, as well as Moroccan holiday-makers a total holiday experience in one incredible location.

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Jewish Pilgrimage in Safi – A Lesson on Tolerance

At one point in its history, Morocco was home to around 300,000 Jews and many Moroccans continue to embrace their Judeo-Moroccan heritage, as is evident by the hundreds of Jewish pilgrims who recently gathered in the Moroccan coastal town of Safi and were welcomed by local Muslims. With religious tensions reaching fever pitch in Jerusalem and other areas, this attitude of tolerance and acceptance, with Muslims and Jews praying together, is something out of the ordinary.

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More New Developments in Store for Morocco

Morocco is a fascinating country and a top tourist destination. The diversity of terrain, ancient history, rich culture and warm, friendly people attract tourists from around the world. The ongoing increase in tourist activity has resulted in a number of new developments taking place in Morocco. The latest of these developments is the proposed new Ouarzazate Lake City and the new Radisson Resort at Saidia.

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Park Hyatt Marrakech Opening in 2011

The exotic country of Morocco is a popular tourist destination with plenty to offer the thousands of holidaymakers who visit each year. With an increase in the number of visitors each year, Morocco is also attracting investors who recognize the value of this beautiful North African country. The Global Hyatt Corporation is investing in a new hotel in Morocco – the Park Hyatt Marrakech – scheduled to open in 2011.

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Mawared Receives Best Future Residential Project Award

Mawared, a National Resources Investment and Development Corporation, is no stranger to receiving awards for their visionary projects and the incorporation of environmental awareness with every venture they take on. Awards such as the Cityscape Dubai in 2006 - the Best Design & Architecture Award at Cityscape 2006 for the Queen Alia International Airport Renovation Project, as well as the Best Design & Architecture Award for the Princess Salma Housing Estate Project. So it really came as no surprise when Mawared walked away with the Best Future Residential Project Award.

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Tinja – A New Development by Morocco Sands and Emaar

Moroccan Sands property investors have announced the launch of a new self-sustaining community development by Dubai-based Emaar Properties, one of the world’s prime real estate companies, specializing in value-added communities that meet the full spectrum of the home-owner’s lifestyle needs. The resort, to be named Tinja, will be situated outside Morocco’s bustling port city of Tangier.

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Female Rappers take Top Honors

More and more of the youth of Morocco are turning to hip hop music and rap as a way to express themselves. Many use music to voice their views, convey their thoughts and put across their feelings with regard to the search for peace, love and daily issues faced by youth today. It is for this reason that the organizers of the Ouf du Bled Festival decided to create a stage for these young talents to perform and compete, allowing them to be heard by the public and exposing them to other artists who have already created a market for their music in Morocco.

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