Lisbon: Morocco awarded the 'best international stand'
Lisbon: Morocco has received Thursday, the price of "the best international stand" of the 2008 edition of the award of tourism in Lisbon, which opened Wednesday, under the theme "20 years in the service of world tourism" with the participation of world tourist poles representing the five continents.
The stand of Morocco has distinguished itself by its beauty and harmony that characterized the tourist products presented at the 2008 edition of this international trade fair. The delegate of the Moroccan National Office of Tourism (MNTO) in Lisbon, Mr. Abdelmalek Malki, who received the award, said that the separation is the result of a serious work between MNTO and professionals Moroccan which allowed the "national tourism product" to be the best ambassador of the Moroccan civilization and its opening to its international environment. In a statement to the MAP, he said that Morocco remains, since the first edition of the award tourism Lisbon, the first Arab and African countries to participate in this exhibition, one of the largest international events dedicated to industry Tourism, since its launch, while contributing to the promotion of culture of tolerance to encourage closer links and understanding between peoples. The stand of Morocco has offered an opportunity for tourism professionals Moroccan and European communities to meet and communicate and reach agreements on partnership and cooperation with the objective of promoting national tourism product, he said adding that the number of tourists Portuguese who visited Morocco in 2007 reached 48,000, up 11 pc compared to the previous year. A fellowship tourism Lisbon, which will continue until 20 January, the Moroccan stand is erected on an area of 100 m2 in accordance with architectural traditions Moroccan blend of modern and authenticity. Dedicated to promoting the destination Morocco, the stand offers visitors a wide range of products that reflect the diversity of tourism. The stand of Morocco also includes samples of diverse tourism products and authentic from all Moroccan cities of Tangier in Laayoune through Rabat, Fez, Casablanca, Oujda, Meknes, Essaouira, Marrakech and Agadir. It also exposed posters, videotapes and publications referring to the attractions tours of Morocco, the beauty of its natural sites and the charm of the imperial cities. At Booth Morocco, the artistic highlight the talent of Moroccan artisans showing the cultural richness and value of authentic Moroccan crafts much admired visitors.