TOURISM

Between sea and desert, Laâyoune is distinguished by its cultural and natural diversity
TOURISM ADVANTAGES OF LAÂYOUNE
  • Multiple natural (seaside and desert) and cultural assets
  • A strategic geographical position, close to three major tourist markets (Agadir, Dakhla and the Canary Islands)
  • A multitude of tourist sites, including archaeological sites, Saharan landscapes, virgin beaches, and a rich cultural legacy reflecting the traditions and customs of the Hassanie culture
  • Attractive tourist sites include: Laâyoune Beach, Khnifis Lagoon, Lamsied Oasis, Tah Sabkhat, Casamar Fort, the dune belt and Naila lagoon
  • Sports events of a tourist nature: Toulouse-Tarfaya-Saint-Louis (Senegal) Air Rally, the Shamrock Rally, the "Africa Eco Race" Rally, etc.
  • Various cultural events: Regional Festival of the Bedouin-Hassani poem, international festival of the dromedary race, etc.
  • The Hassan I international airport with modern facilities to accommodate all types of aircraft
  • A region favourable to investments in 3 potential areas
    • The hinterland: cultural tourism and crafts
    • The coastline to the north and south: ecological and coastal tourism
    • The Laâyoune - El Marsa - Foum El Oued triangle Seaside and business tourism
  • Possibility of building a rich and varied tourist offer, combining nature, seaside, and culture, with the inclusion of crafts and local products
TOURISM IN FIGURES
  • 44,575 visitors in 2019
  • 77,378 overnight stays in 2019
  • 47 hotels with a bed capacity of 2,392 beds
  • Number of travel agencies: 19
  • Number of travel guides: 4
  • Tourist transport agencies: 3
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
  • Development of a tourist sector in the various segments (Saharan, seaside, spiritual, thermal, discovery and ecological)
  • Parks and attractions
  • Development and animation of integrated tourist industries
  • Development of hiking circuits and camel races
  • Spiritual and cultural tourism (the Zawayas)
  • Thermal tourism (thermal springs in Laâyoune and Boujdour)
  • Archaeological tourism (rock engravings in ES Smara)
AIDS AND INCENTIVES OFFERED TO INVESTORS

  • Total exemption from VAT on capital goods acquired in Morocco or abroad for a period of 36 months
  • Zero corporate tax rate for the first 5 years of operation
  • A reduced VAT rate of 10% on hotel accommodation services
  • Support in all phases of project development and growth
  • Multiple financing mechanisms (Guarantee Fund, Intilaka, Renovtel Fund...)
  • Access to land at competitive prices


HUMAN RESOURCES :

  • Training :Laâyoune Specialised Institute of Hotel and Catering.
  • Recruitment :ANAPEC helps investors meet their human resource needs and provides them with a range of employment incentives which offer subsidized training (TAEHIL Program) and the possibility to sign employee work contracts with exemptions from employer and employee contributions (IDMAJ Program).

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