Morocco has been designated by the Washington Post as one of the world’s top travel destinations for the year 2023.
In its special edition which will be published on Friday, the highly respected US-based media company featured the North African country as a “major travel hot spot.”
The publication cited tourism experts and the influx of tourists into the country before and after the 2022 FIFA World Cup where the Moroccan national football team made history by reaching the semi-finals of the tournament.
In the special report, one of the experts, James Thornton, CEO of Intrepid Travel, told the Washington Post that his company believes Morocco will continue to be “incredibly popular in 2023, given the increase in flights into the destination and the ability to get out and have great experiences in one week, 10 day or two-week itineraries.”
The newspaper also quoted other experts including the Vice President of Experiences for Modern Adventure, who said that the company had a 53% increase in bookings compared to 2022 for Morocco.
“If you’re worried about your travel budget, consider visiting as a work exchange volunteer like reporter Andrea Sachs tried in Fez,” the Washington Post report said.
The Post’s coverage is following on the heels of a similar report by the New York Times last year which highlighted the tourist appeal of Morocco’s Essaouira.
In the feature published on December 29, the Times zoomed in on the Moroccan city and its must-see sites and among fun activities to try in Essaouira, the Times advised its readers to visit several places, including the city’s port, to explore the “distinctive blue fishing boats” and fish markets.
The New York Times listed spots like the Salut Maroc Hotel, Dar Baba’s restaurant, and the Le Real Mogador art gallery as Morocco’s cultural diversity and cuisine have continued to put the country on the lists of many tourists from across the world.