A new website highlighting late deals in Morocco has been launched by tourism chiefs in the North African country.

Moroccothereapy.com has been established to help the country ensure that it does not suffer too much of a downturn in tourist numbers in the recession by focusing on the current trend for holidaymakers to book later, the Times reports.

Deputy director of the UK office of the Moroccan tourist board Aziz Mnii commented: "We want to put Morocco upfront of people thinking of which destination to visit."

Investors in Morocco property for tourist rental purposes may look to capitalise on the initiative by making their lets available at short notice.

Last month senior partner with the International Law Partnership John Howell told the Press and Journal the "ten-year infrastructure improvement plan with a view to boosting tourism" being instigated by the Moroccan government represents a good reason for investing in Morocco property.

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