ABOUT MOROCCO

Morocco aims to increase the number of foreign visitors from 2 million currently to 10 million by the year 2010. Under new proposals known as Vision 2010 and Plan Azur the Moroccan government has guaranteed that it will provide the necessary infrastructure to connect the coastal resorts of the north of the country and Europe by constructing miles of new roads, increasing internal and international flights, and developing new regional airports, making for excellent accessibility and modern, effective transport links.

Economy
In recent years, the Moroccan economy has experienced very encouraging growth. GDP growth in 2006 stood at 6.7%. Morocco’s currency (the Dirham) has appreciated by 18% since 1990. On top of this, by 2010 Morocco expects to become part of the Euro-Med free trade zone and is working towards a close relation with the EU, a significant development that will undoubtedly boost the economy further still.

Morocco is the new up and coming overseas property destination, with a small scale but burgeoning property market, with many purchasers already buying into some of the most beautiful areas of the Mediterranean coastline. It is widely predicted that the coastal property market in Morocco is set to boom. UK tourism has increased by some 18% in the last year alone.

Cuisine
The rich culinary heritage is one of the major attractions for many visitors to Morocco. The fusion of cultures and traditions has led to a rich and varied cuisine that includes familiar dishes such as couscous and tangine and more recently, fusions of traditional dishes with modern French and Spanish influences.