Archive for the ‘Morocco’ Category

Morocco Joins International Council of Tourism Partners

HALEIWA, Hawaii, USA; BRUSSELS, Belgium; VICTORIA, Seychelles – The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced its first destination partner from Morocco has joined – the Regional Tourism Council Agadir Souss Massa Draa. ICTP Chairman Juergen T. Steinmetz said: “Morocco is committed to steering its tourism efforts in a sustainable manner with respect for the environment [...]

July 16, 2012 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Morocco

Experience the Authentic Life of a Nomad in Morocco

Vancouver, B.C. – BikeHike offers rogue travellers the rare opportunity to trek along side a semi-nomadic family through the heart of Morocco. Twice a year the Ait Atta tribe migrates in search of pastures for their vast flock of animals. The 9-day trek is completely unplugged from modern technology and showcases the beauty, fulfillment, and [...]

March 15, 2012 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Morocco

The Royal City of Meknes is a Good Place to Start Your Tour of Morocco

The royal city of Meknes is an interesting tourism destination. Located near ancient Roman ruins it is an ideal starting point for exploration of the country. Within the city tourists may go shopping to the traditional marketplace or enjoy the hamam sauna. Tourists have to be careful not to get lost in the old city [...]

April 7, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Morocco

Tourism is top priority for Morocco says King Mohammed VI

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has reaffirmed his strong commitment to tourism as one of Morocco’s top national priorities. In a meeting attended by UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, on the occasion of the 10th Tourism Convention Day, the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism set the stage for the official launch of Morocco’s “Tourism Development Strategy Vision 2020″ [...]

December 3, 2010 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Morocco

Morocco Trek with Nomadic Tribe Offers Authentic Cultural Adventure

04 Aug 09: Adventure travelers, take note. BikeHike Adventures is offering a rare opportunity to transcend the invisible boundary that exists between tourist and local and completely immerse in a native culture that is so unlike our own. Join BikeHike’s “Journey with the Nomads” expedition and spend nine unforgettable days in Morocco amongst the semi-nomadic [...]

August 4, 2009 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Morocco

Riad Meriem Opens in Marrakesh; A New York Designer’s Homage to Arabesque Opulence

July 23, 2007, Marrakesh, Morocco – Riad Meriem, a new five-suite riad located in the heart of the Medina of Marrakesh, has just opened its doors to discerning visitors. What sets Riad Meriemapart from other riads in North Africa’s best preserved medieval city, is its exquisite restoration and a design that can be characterized as [...]

July 23, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Morocco

Leading International Villa Company Spreads Its Villa Portfolio to Morocco

Twelve of the most exemplary private homes in Morocco can now be enjoyed by clients of Wimco, the Newport, RI, and London-based luxury vacation villa and hotel reservations company. Morocco joins similarly exclusive lodging opportunities in Italy, France, the Caribbean and, most recently, Mykonos. Most of the villas in the cities of Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech [...]

October 12, 2004 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Morocco

A Guide to Customs and Etiquette in Morocco

As part of the Culture Shock! series published by the Graphic Arts Center in Portland, Oregon, Orin Hargraves has added his insight to this important series of guides for travelers who plan to visit, work or are just curious about living in other parts of the world. Hargraves brings his experience with the Peace Corp [...]

January 9, 2004 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Morocco