Tourism receipts to exceed 22.5 billion dh in 2001

Tourism receipts in Morocco are scheduled to exceed this year the 22.5 billion DH amount (US$ 2.04 bln) reached in 2000, said Hassan El Kassimi, secretary general of the tourism ministry.

The official told MAP although Morocco will be affected, like all other countries, by the events of last September 11, it remains a safe destination.

He noted that tourism activities regressed by about 10% in September and this regression could reach 25 to 30% according to regions in October.

To avert a crisis in the sector, both private and public operators are resolved to make all efforts, he said before announcing the creation of a committee comprising representatives from the ministry and private operators to assess problems and adopt solutions.