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.