As part of its deconfinement plan, Morocco has announced that it is easing lockdown measures and relaunching economic activities, including the tourism-related ones. In several parts of the country, hotels that were forced to close their doors during the lockdown are ready to resume activities all while abiding by the sanitary measures.
Hundreds of working animals in tourist attractions have been struggling with starvation amid the coronavirus crisis. While some of their owners received help, others are going through thick and thin to keep them alive.
The House of Representatives adopted, Wednesday, law 30-20 enacting specific provisions for travel contracts, tourist stays and air transport contracts. Mehdi Taleb, head of the regulation, development and quality department at the Tourism Ministry explains the new law and reassures customers.
Tourism is one of the many sectors seriously affected by the consequences of the current health crisis. In an attempt to save it, Morocco has introduced a law reassuring for businesses but harsh on customers.
In Marrakech, several tourism workers have been impacted by the economic consequences of the novel coronavirus. While hotels saw bookings being cancelled, shops have seen their activities drop amid a nationwide lockdown.
Morocco’s growth is expected to reach 3.5% in 2020, according to the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects. The report indicates that policy reforms and tourism to support a pickup growth in the Kingdom.
Ismail Ingrioui was born and raised in the Atlas Mountains, near Azilal, where he dreamed of conquering the world. Today, he is a tour guide, an enthusiastic one, who traveled Morocco with tourist groups for years. In October, he won a bronze prize in London for his work.
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