Tourism plays an important role in the economy of Morocco, where it is the main core of Morocco's service sector, which has a network of 59474 km and 1813 km. The most important international airports are in Fez, Agadir, Marrakech, Tangier, Jeddah and Laayoune. The main ports are also located in Casablanca, Mohammedia, Kenitra, Tangier, Dakhla, Nador and Agadir.
There are many World Heritage sites in Morocco: the archaeological site of Lulele, Ait Ben Haddou Palace, Mazakan (new), the ancient city of Essaouira, the ancient city of Fez, the ancient city of Marrakech, the ancient city of Tetouan, the historical city of Meknes. Tangier and Tan Tan.
● Tourism of ancient cities
The official tourism activity in Morocco has focused on the cultural heritage of ancient cities rich in historical monuments, traditional industries and folk culture. This is the first Islamic city in the Maghreb to be an open museum with history. Which includes the University of the ancient villagers and a series of traditional markets and historic hotels. This red marrakech with the Koutoubia silo, and the interest of visitors to the Palace of Budaiya and the rest of the lighthouse and gardens Agdal, as well as the world of diverse traditional industry. But its vibrant heart remains represented in the courtyard of the Jemaa el Fna, which UNESCO has designated as a universal human heritage of oral arts and crafts, which is an open space for authentic folklore in all its forms and colors. It is no coincidence that Marrakesh is chosen to host the National Festival of Popular Arts, Meknes, Rabat and Salé. This is the city of Tangier, which is named after the bride of the North, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and before it Taroudant, pieces of ancient history that open its doors, libraries, museums and castles to tourists hungry for knowledge.
● Mountain tourism
Since the tourist activity began to take its contemporary form, the pioneers discovered distinct spaces for the practice of mountain tourism. The small city of Azilal (east of Marrakech) is the capital of the activity. In the winter, the Atlas Mountains are the tourist attraction thanks to the snow. Morocco has an important ski area of its own, both in Okimden, on the outskirts of Marrakesh, in Michelin, in the cities of Azrou-Ivran and its environs,
In the summer, mountaineering enthusiasts who are particularly active in the suburbs of Marrakech, or convoys crossing the great Atlas from Azilal in the northern coast to Sakoura, is formed or is transformed by the southern coast. Those who are fond of visits to the deep caves, especially those located on the outskirts of the southern cities of Agadir and Taza in the north-east. These mountains are also frequented by amateur nature reserves, where the Atlas Mountains and the Rif Mountains are located on the most important protected areas in the country, especially the Souss Massa and Toubkal
● Sport tourism
Moroccan authorities have made special efforts to make sporting activity in the service of tourism. In particular, it relied on the game of golf as the sport of big business men, building tourist villages around a series of golf courses across the country
However, sports tourism in Morocco was not created by this administrative decision. Before that, the mountains provided suitable space for paragliding, and the natural lakes in various parts of the country were still interesting for the lovers of quiet water games. At the same time, the country, in its various regions, is a great space for practicing hunting and hunting
● Beach tourism
Morocco has 3500 km of beaches, one third of which is on the Mediterranean Sea and the rest on the Atlantic Ocean. Making it a favorite destination for tourists, Moroccans and foreigners. Beach has always been a favorite destination for tourists during the summer in particular.
The Mediterranean Sea offers visitors to the South Bank, quiet beaches with clear water and golden sands, from Saadia to Tangier, through the frontier, Al Hoceima, Ristinka and the small palace. The Atlantic Ocean offers diverse beaches from Tangier to Kouira, passing through Asilah, Moulay Busselham, Mahdia, Temara, Sakhirat and Casablanca. Al Waleedia, Essaouira, Asfi, Agadir, Sidi Ifni and Laayoune, as well as Tangier, which is the capital of this type of tourism.
