Strengthening tourism projects

In Meknes-Tafilalet, 2010 is synonymous with recovery of tourism investment with the commissioning of 15 new tourist facilities and the launch of 47 new tourism projects.

The recovery of tourism investment is confirmed in Meknès-Tafilalet. It resulted in the year 2010 with the commissioning of 15 new tourist facilities, totaling an investment of about 1,300,659,233 DH and an additional capacity of 2318 beds and places.
The number of direct jobs generated is estimated at more than 380, according to a recent report from the Regional Delegation of Tourism Meknes-Tafilalet on tourism in the region of Meknès-Tafilalet under the year 2010. And it is the province of Ifrane that drained most of the investments with six projects costing a total of 1,258,459,233 DH. It is followed with three Meknès and two guest houses and lodges Errachidia with a hotel and a guesthouse.Other projects are created in El Hajeb and Midelt.The momentum for this sector should also continue with 47 tourism projects underway throughout the region, with a total investment cost amounting to 481,982,427 DH. These projects should eventually allow the creation of an additional accommodation capacity of 2588 beds and generate some 750 direct jobs. In addition, there are 152 projects under study and / or training with an investment cost exceeding 2,961,722,000 DH.
These projects therefore reflect the region's attractiveness for investors in tourism after years of stagnation. The park tourist accommodation (all types of school) Meknes-Tafilalet has about 144 units with 9,363 classified and read 160 units with 3,712 beds unclassified."It notes with satisfaction the continuing trend towards the diversification of forms of tourist accommodation, particularly those relating to domestic tourism and the rural, which is associated with promising prospects for the development of regional tourism.Similarly, the geographical distribution of projects covering virtually the entire region and particularly the province of Midelt who knows more and more popularity in tourism investment, "says the report of the Regional Delegation of Tourism Meknes-Tafilalet.
Indeed, the guest houses at the head of tourist establishments put into service in the region. This type of accommodation is attracting more and more tourists in search of scenery, comfort and authenticity.It's the same bed & breakfasts, hostels and guest farms nestled the beautiful nature of the Middle Atlas.The same trend was also recorded at the level of investment in progress and those still in the study and who can provide excellent investment opportunities in the region.
The challenge through the development and diversification of tourism options is to strengthen the capacity of tourist expectations of both domestic and international tourists and boost the economy of a region renowned for its environmental benefits and natural.But also the strengthening of hotel infrastructure, creation of recreational areas (restaurants and other gastronomic spaces, etc..) Is as important to the region of Meknès-Tafilalet a preferred destination.
Good performance in tourism in 2010
Tourism activity in the region of Meknès-Tafilalet has experienced during 2010, up 5% of nights, and this compared with the year 2009. The average length of stay remained at 2 days. Meknes has registered an increase of 7% of overnight stays.Errachidia Province and the provinces of Khenifra and Midelt have, meanwhile, recorded respective increases of 9% and 1%. By cons, a slight decrease of tourist nights (-4%) occurred in the province of Ifrane.These positive findings in tourist flows resulting from good performances by the main markets during the year.They confirm the cycle of growth recorded in the region from the year 2002, despite difficult global conditions.The tables and graphs below show the main indicators of tourist activity in the region of Meknès-Tafilalet under the year 2010.




 MilestonesInvestment Projects
 Ifrane province has attracted the most investment, with six projects,
 Three guest houses and two houses in the province of Meknes
 A hotel and a bed in Errachidia,
 Other projects are created in El Hajeb and Midelt.
Published: www.lematin.ma 23.03.2011 | 12:54