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Moroccan tourism and regional development initiatives

Overview

Morocco is implementing various strategic initiatives to expand its tourism sector and promote regional development. Initially, Tourism Minister Fatima Zahra Ammor announced a 188 million dirham program to develop 16 tourist villages, such as Tafoogalt, to extend tourism into rural and mountainous areas. This plan aims to create approximately 8,000 jobs and increase bed capacity through 50 new licensed projects.

Following this, the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Regional Council approved several localized development and tourism agreements. These include a 7 million dirham partnership to attract international investment through events like ‘Africa Business Days’ and the development of a new five-star luxury hotel in El Arguoub, expected to open in 2027. The region has seen a 73% increase in accommodation capacity between 2019 and 2024. Additional regional investments were also directed toward infrastructure, such as a provincial council annex, and educational support programs.

Entities

Fatima Zahra Ammor · Tafoogalt · El Khattat Yanja · Moroccan Golden Cube SARL · Dakhla-Oued Eddahab

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Dakhla-Oued Eddahab approves regional development and tourism projects

    The Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region in Morocco is advancing development through new infrastructure, educational support, and tourism investments, including a new five-star hotel in El Arguoub.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Morocco tourism minister announces 188 million dirham village development plan

    Morocco's Tourism Minister announced a 188 million dirham program to develop 16 tourist villages, including Tafoogalt, aiming to create 8,000 jobs and expand tourism into rural and mountainous areas.

Sources

akhbarona.com · al3omk.com · lebrief.ma · maroc-actu.com