Morocco expected to receive more tourists in 2010
Morocco will be a 'big winner' in terms of the numbers of holidaymakers it receives this year, according to the travel association ABTA.
Changes in the air duty being charged to passengers flying to north Africa was reduced in 2009 from £40 to £11 by the European Union. It is thought that this will make nations such as Morocco and Tunisia more affordable as short haul destinations.
Morocco has also been tipped for a tourism boost this year after receiving investment from a number of big names. Marriott International and Monte Carlo SBM will both be opening luxury complexes in the country and the PGA has announced that it will be making a stop in Rabat.
Frances Tuke, spokesperson for ABTA, said: "The big winners will probably be outside of the eurozone again and we think Morocco and Tunisia because actually the air passenger duty change has actually positively impacted on those destinations."
The poor exchange rates in the eurozone are also expected to boost Morocco's popularity as a holiday destination, according to Takethefamily.com.
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