700,000 Algerian tourists in Morocco in 2012, despite the closed borders
Oran: Morocco is a popular destination for tourists were 700,000 Algerians to fly to Morocco in 2012, Abdelilah Oudadas, Consul of Morocco Oran.
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In an interview with the website Maghreb Emergent, Consul General of Morocco in Oran, Abdelilah Oudadas, meeting on the sidelines of the Siaha Tourism Fair 2013, assured that "Despite the closure of borders, 700,000 Algerian tourists have traveled to Morocco by plane "in 2012.
"The Algerian tourists were not disoriented because there are blood ties. Family ties are important between Morocco and Algeria, especially in the western region." Moroccan consul says, adding that "This proves that the Algerian tourist finds comfort in Morocco."
However, what about Moroccan tourists in Algeria? The consul explained that "there is not enough promotion and marketing of the Algerian side. Algerian travel agencies do not promote in Morocco."
"The Algerian tourists were not disoriented because there are blood ties. Family ties are important between Morocco and Algeria, especially in the western region." Moroccan consul says, adding that "This proves that the Algerian tourist finds comfort in Morocco."
However, what about Moroccan tourists in Algeria? The consul explained that "there is not enough promotion and marketing of the Algerian side. Algerian travel agencies do not promote in Morocco."
Source : https://www.marocafrik.com/english/700000-Algerian...