Morocco Positioned as Next Affordable Travel Hotspot for Remote Workers
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As prices start to rise across Europe, some hospitality brands are taking a keen interest in the nearby North African destination. It’s also a perfect stepping stone to expand deeper into the continent.
Digital nomads may have been touring southern Europe's cities over the past couple of years, but their next stop could well be North Africa, according to two specialist hospitality companies.
That's because Europe’s getting expensive, and more affordable Morocco is just a short flight from a hotspot like Lisbon, in Portugal. Digital nomad-friendly brands Selina and Outsite are now banking on the country becoming the next big thing with aggressive expansion plans.
Outsite, a membership-based hospitality brand for traveling remote workers, is set to open its first riad — a traditional Moroccan townhouse — in Marrakech on Sept. 5.
“Morocco was high on a list of member surveys,” said Emmanuel Guisset, co-founder and CEO.
“It’s become a bit of a hub for nomads, because it’s very accessible, and it’s much cheaper than any country in Europe. It’s a super interesting country, and it’s just going to get more popular."
The affordability factor extends to properties them
