Morocco has long been attracting travelers looking for that intriguing blend of peace and tranquility and exotic adventure; and with over 3500 km of coastline speckled with beautiful beaches, stunning mountain ranges and the hustle and bustle of the souk or the labyrinth like medinas; it’s easy to see why.

Morocco has more to offer than most people realise, its proximity to Europe and easy connections make it only a stones throw from southern Spain; and with a very moderate climate, in the North the average winter temperature is around 18ºC, it is easy to see why the inhabitants of the Costa del Sol have been coming here for years.

Well the secret is now out, Morocco is no longer an exotic playground only for the jet set or a trekker's paradise for the hardy traveler, Morocco is finally taking its place in the tourism spotlight. It's a country of contrasts with green plains that often surprise the first time visitor, meeting impressive mountain ranges with the highest points reaching some 4000 meters in the high Atlas. Living medieval cities such as Marrakech or Fez are amongst the most fascinating in the world and of course the vast expanses of the Sahara desert are just part of what makes Morocco special.

Since King Mohammed VI assumed power in 1999 Morocco has adopted a liberal and reformist line, the country now welcomes foreign investment and this has started a trend of Spanish developers constructing holiday villages and low density condominium similar to what is the already well established concept of residential tourism on the Costa del Sol. King Mohammed’s VI main aim today is to have 10 million tourists annually visit Morocco by 2010. This ambitious project which includes hotel and road construction, improvement of infrastructure etc. will inevitably have a significant effect on property prices in prime tourist areas.

Ryanair unveiled plans to establish up to 20 routes and carry 1 million passengers per annum on flights to Morocco. While exact details of the agreement between Ryanair and the Moroccan Government have not yet been revealed it will cover most of the Regional airports in the country.