Over 8 million night guests up to July 2005 in Morocco

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Over 8 million night guests up to July 2005 in Morocco


Rabat, Aug.30 - Morocco hosted 8.75 million night guests up to July 2005, i.e. an increase of 19% compared to the same period of 2004, according to the ministry of Tourism.

Marrakech witnessed the most important tourism activities (+34%), followed by Meknès (+23%), Rabat (+17%), Fez (+16%), Agadir (+12%) and Ouarzazate (+12%).

The most important markets involved in this increase are Moroccan tourism strategic markets notably French, English, Spanish, Belgium and German markets.

The occupation rate was 47%, compared to 42% for the same period in 2004. This increase is the fruit of a demand increase of 16%.