Many consider Marrakech to be the quintessential Moroccan city – steeped in history, home to some fascinating souks, flamboyant restaurants, modern boulevards and ancient Moorish architecture. The country is compact enough to visit Casablanca, explore the Sahara Desert, relax on the beach and climb in the Atlas Mountains – all on the same day – and still not see everything. More reasons to invest in Morocco: • Six million tourists make this industry account for 10% of the GDP • Expansion of the tourism sector has been earmarked by the government - as a top priority, aiming to attract ten million visitors by 2010 • Huge investments in infrastructure as to create a sustainable - and sensitive tourism sector •"Open Skies" agreement between Morocco and the European Union • Real estate appreciation in Morocco outpaces that of other Mediterranean markets • Favourable tax conditions in the fields of capital gains tax, inheritance tax, - VAT exemption and corporate taxes for both investors, property owners - and hotel management companies