five years
» » GNI per capita
increased by 86%
(UNDP) Médecins Sans Frontières
(www.doctorswithoutborders.org) and
Amnesty International
(www.amnesty.org) provide essential
aid to Moroccan migrants stranded
between borders without family, funds
or legal protection.extreme risks to seek opportunities abroad.
Like many Moroccans born and raised in
rural villages, 11-year-old Rashid probably
won’t be able to stay home much longer.
Since 55% of rural Moroccan families
struggle to meet subsistence-level needs,
rural teens often must move to larger
towns and cities to find work and
educational opportunities.
Your visit to Morocco can have a
positive impact on future prospects for Moroccans like Driss, Amina and Fatima, but especially
Rashid – tourism in rural areas makes it possible for youth to remain with their families, and
avoid an at-risk existence in the city. While Moroccans are working hard to extend their
welcome to visitors, tourism can be a strain on local resources; your choice of sustainable
alternatives can help reverse that pattern, and make tourism a net benefit for Morocco.