Tunisia's Tourism Recovery

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Which country is known for its timeless scenes and has been a favorite location for film-makers?

  • Tunisia
  • Algeria
  • Egypt
  • Morocco (correct)

What can be a culture shock for Western visitors in Moroccan cities?

  • The Islamic architecture
  • The Berber communities
  • The poverty (correct)
  • The medinas

Which North African country has been an independent kingdom for many centuries?

  • Tunisia
  • Egypt
  • Algeria
  • Morocco (correct)

Which country dominates the tourism market in Morocco?

<p>Spain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of GDP accounted for by tourism in Morocco?

<p>19% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country used to supply a large number of tourists to Morocco?

<p>Algeria (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main type of accommodation in Morocco?

<p>Hotels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the target number of tourist arrivals by 2010?

<p>10 million (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region of Morocco is known for its fertile plateau and mountain ranges?

<p>High Atlas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city in Morocco is famous for its souks and the Djemaa el Fna market square?

<p>Marrakech (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Moroccan city has a medina recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO?

<p>Fez (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city in Morocco is known for its impressive city gate called Bab al Mansour?

<p>Meknès (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city in Morocco is the financial and commercial center of the country?

<p>Casablanca (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city in Morocco is designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO?

<p>Essaouira (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of Morocco is dominated by the rugged terrain of the Rif Mountains?

<p>The North (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country has a long history of contact with other parts of the Mediterranean and is known for its tolerance?

<p>Tunisia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the destruction of the old town in Agadir?

<p>Earthquake (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country occupies the Western Sahara, a former Spanish colony?

<p>Morocco (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Tunisia's GDP did tourism account for in 2018?

<p>16% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country in Africa has the longest stretch of pristine Mediterranean coastline?

<p>Libya (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city in Tunisia is famous for its Great Mosque and traditional crafts such as saddle-making and carpet-weaving?

<p>Kairouan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the main resources for tourism in Libya before the political instability in 2011?

<p>Historical Roman remains and oases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the limited tourism in Libya before the Iraq War?

<p>Trade embargo and government policies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which airport in Tunisia mainly handles scheduled services?

<p>Tunis airport (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city in Tunisia is known for its upmarket marina and sports complex?

<p>Port El Kantaoui (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area in Tunisia is promoted as a scuba-diving destination?

<p>Tabarka (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which museum in Tunis has a world-renowned collection of finds from Carthage?

<p>Bardo Museum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of GDP is accounted for by tourism in Morocco?

<p>19 per cent</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many international tourist arrivals did Morocco receive in 2018?

<p>over 12 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two European countries dominate the tourism market in Morocco?

<p>France and Spain</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the strategic plan for tourism launched in 2001 in Morocco?

<p>Vision 2010</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city in Morocco is known for its annual music festival?

<p>Essaouira</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Morocco?

<p>Rabat</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region in Morocco is a popular beach resort and major seaport?

<p>Tangier</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main type of tourism in the High Atlas region of Morocco?

<p>Trekking</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the attractions of Morocco for film-makers and adventurous tourists?

<p>Timeless scenes, Arab medinas, Berber communities of the Atlas, gateway to Africa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about Morocco among North African countries in terms of its political history?

<p>It has been an independent kingdom for many centuries, with only one period of foreign domination from 1912 to 1956.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has the government of Morocco balanced traditional Islam and modernization?

<p>By improving the status of women, among other measures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the 1960 earthquake on Agadir's old town?

<p>The old town was destroyed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of tourism does the new resort of Taghazout specialize in?

<p>Sport tourism, particularly golf.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the disputed territory in the 'deep south' of Morocco?

<p>Western Sahara.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary market for tourism in Tunisia?

<p>The mass market, with package holidaymakers from France, Germany, and Britain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the tourist attractions in Tunisia?

<p>The granary of ancient Rome, Kairouan's Great Mosque, Matmata's troglodite community, and the oases of southern Tunisia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors limited tourism in Libya before the Iraq War?

<p>Political climate, UN trade embargo, and cultural differences between Tripolitania and Cyrenaica.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What resources for tourism does Libya have?

<p>Pristine Mediterranean coastline, Roman remains at Leptis Magna and Sabratha, and the oases of Ghadames and Ghat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the cultural differences in Libya?

<p>Long-standing differences between Tripolitania in the west and Cyrenaica in the east.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What measures did the Tunisian government take to recover tourism after a decline in visitor numbers?

<p>The Tunisian government tightened security at hotels and in other sectors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which airport in Tunisia mainly handles scheduled services?

<p>Tunis airport.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the ports of arrival for cruise passengers in Tunisia?

<p>La Goulette and Bizerta.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the major gateways for travelers in Tunisia?

<p>The major gateways for travelers in Tunisia are upgraded welcome facilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the goals of the Plan Azur in Morocco's tourism industry?

<p>The goals were to create new jobs, increase tourist arrivals, and increase the number of bed spaces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main obstacles to tourism development in rural areas of Morocco?

<p>The main obstacles are bureaucratic obstacles and inadequate infrastructure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main attractions of Marrakech for tourists?

<p>The main attractions are the souks, the Djemaa el Fna market square, gardens, and the Mamounia Hotel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cities are part of the 'Imperial Cities' circuit in Morocco?

<p>The cities are Fez, Meknes, Rabat, and Marrakech.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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