Rabat – The United Kingdom’s National Geographic Traveller will celebrate Moroccan cities and “the country’s unforgettable experiences” in its April issue.
The magazine’s April cover depicts the mesmerizing beauty of Western Sahara with the caption, “Morocco Sand, Songs, Spice & Stars: Epic Journey From Atlas Mountains to The Souks of Fez.”
“Beyond the souks and kasbahs of Fez, Tangier, Casablanca and Rabat, Morocco’s wealth of adventures includes everything from mountain biking to sandboarding — and even skiing. Head into the foothills of the Atlas Mountains for extraordinary scenery; explore the Atlantic coast, home to an established surfing scene; or journey through the undulating sand dunes of the Sahara Desert,” wrote the magazine in the issue’s announcement.
Expected to focus on Morocco, the April issue will also cover other popular travel destinations, such as Ibiza, Paris, Warsaw, Australia, Georgia, and Islay.
National Geographic Traveller’s choice comes as no surprise as Morocco has topped the list of favorite destinations for European tourists for years, particularly French tourists.
Geographic proximity, low cost of living, mild Mediterranean climate, and cultural heritage attract European tourists to the north African country.
In 2022, French tourists ranked Morocco 15th on the list of top 20 travel destinations.
The French travel magazine, Retraite sans Frontières (Retirement without Borders) put Morocco fourth out of 10 on its annual list of retirement paradise for French retirees.
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As Morocco continues to be a favorite destination for foreign tourists, the country’s tourism sector was severely hit by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, causing significant losses for the sector’s operators.
With airspace reopening on February 7, the Moroccan National Tourism Office has organized several meetings with tourism operators in European countries such as the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Germany to renew interest in the offers of the Moroccan tourism sector.
The office also launched two campaigns, “We are Open” and “Aji” (come), to attract Moroccan and foreign tourists.
