Morocco offers alternative to Canary Islands

The Moroccan coastal resort of Essaouira is expected to welcome more foreign visitors this year.

With many British holidaymakers expected to shun traditionally popular destinations within the eurozone in favour of more affordable alternatives, Essaouira could be one of the places to benefit, according to the Guardian.

The newspaper has chosen the town as one of its top 20 non-eurozone destinations for 2009, claiming that it is poised to replace Tenerife as a popular spot for family holidays.

Essaouira offers an alternative to the "skyrocketing" prices of the Canary Islands and is also able to provide comparable watersports facilities, according to the publication.

"The long arc of sand is ideal for all watersports, while the old town is great for browsing and bartering," the Guardian states.

John Howell of the International Law Partnership recently recommended Morocco as an "adventurous location" for overseas property investors.

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