UNWTO – World Tourism Organization’s First Regional Office for Africa to Open in Marrakech: December 2021

Morocco’s bid to host the first African office of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) was ratified at the 24th session of the Organization’s General Assembly.

The bid was approved amid strong competition from four other African countries, and UNWTO’s first regional office will open in Marrakech.

Morocco’s bid to host the first African office of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) was ratified at the 24th session of the Organization’s General Assembly.

The bid was approved amid strong competition from four other African countries, and UNWTO’s first regional office will open in Marrakech.

Ammor led the Moroccan delegation at UNWTO’s General Assembly, which was attended by more than 500 government officials and several tourism professionals from member countries. 

Morocco’s participation shed light on the village of Sidi Kaouki in the province of Essaouira as “Best Tourism Village 2021.”

The seaside village of Sidi Kaouki was selected from more than 170 villages from 75 countries, echoing Morocco’s continuous efforts to build an eco-friendly destination for global tourism.

source/content: moroccoworldnews.com

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UNWTO Regional Office for Africa to Open in Marrakech. Credits: UNWTO

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