Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort recorded huge increase in number of GCC families.
EL JADIDA, MOROCCO – Ministry of Tourism Morocco, quoting from Expenditure Statistics Office report, has said that tourism revenues in Morocco touched MAD 38.8 billion (USD 4.69 billion) in 8 months (from January to August 2013), an increase of 2.1% over the corresponding period in previous year.
Through a questionnaire, the Moroccan National Tourist Office, part of Ministry of Tourism Morocco, announced that 96% of tourists rated their trip to Morocco higher than other destinations. Moreover, CNN International also categorized Morocco as one of the best tourists-friendly countries in Africa.
Echoing the sentiment, Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, one of the leading tourism destinations in Morocco which is managed by Kerzner International, reported that there was a significant increase in room occupancy and in GCC families and visitors during 2013 compared to 2012. According to the resort management, this was due to the customized packages offered at Mazagan, a destination that European comfort levels with traditional Arab style.
During 2013, Mazagan offered innovative and attractive packages, including Stay for 4 night and pay for 3, or stay 7 nights and pay for 5. The packages also included breakfast for 2 adults and 2 kids, access to 3 kids’ clubs: Baby, Kidz and Club Rush, access to Hammam steam room, Tennis, Fitness & biking, free access to Nightclub and airport shuttle.
Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, located 90 km south of Casablanca in El Jadida, is a coastal destination resort overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Set around a magnificent internal courtyard, the resort’s 500 rooms boast unspoilt views of the ocean, lagoons, golf course, landscaped gardens and a stunning swimming pool in the center. Mazagan encompasses a 250-hectare site including an 18-hole golf course designed by Gary Player, a 7 km stretch of beach, a variety of restaurants and bars, a nightclub designed by Jeffrey Beers, an award-winning spa, a wide range of sport and leisure activities and one of the largest conference centers in the region. 67 luxurious villas are situated alongside the golf course with fantastic views of the Atlantic coastline.
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