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***Longwood reports Marrakech success***

13 August 2008

Since the launch of their Morocco programme late last year, North Africa and Middle East specialists Longwood Holidays have seen their Marrakech sales increase steadily leading the operator to expand their portfolio to include several riads in time for the new 2008-09 brochure.

“We’re really pleased with how well our Marrakech product has been received” commented Tara Bradberry Longwood Holidays Marketing Manager. “We initially launched with ten hotels in Marrakech; as with our Egypt product we selected big name and luxury hotels that we could offer at competitive prices.”
 
Following the success of the hotels, Longwood added six Angsana riads, part of the Banyan Tree Hotels and Spas Group, on sale now. The Angsana riads are upmarket examples of a traditional Moroccan riad, a concept unique to Morocco.
 
“We want to offer our customers an authentic experience of Morocco, and the Angsana riads are ideal for this” said Bradberry. “Marrakech is such a vibrant, bustling city, these riads offer a tranquil little oasis away from the hustle and bustle, with their beautiful décor and deluxe spa facilities. All six of the Angsana riads are based in central locations, close to Marrakech’s main attractions. They’re very luxurious properties aimed at upmarket customers.”

Longwood also feature a number of riad style properties, such as La Sultana and Les Jardins de La Medina which are similar in style to a traditional Moroccan riad but offer all the amenities associated with a modern hotel, which Bradberry says are proving very popular.

“Customers see these as a viable alternative as you get traditional characteristics and sumptuous design of a riad plus the comforts of a modern hotel” commented Bradberry.
 
Longwood Holidays are currently offering a summer special for guests staying at the 5* deluxe La Sultana Hotel & Spa, Marrakech. Guests will receive;

• Free upgrade to next room category (subject to availability)
• Bottle of champagne in room
• A private tour of Marrakech by horse-drawn carriage (1 hour)
• Traditional treatment, 1 Hammam & body scrub per person
• Breakfast on roof terrace
• Tea and Moroccan sweets at check-in
• Free access to the Jacuzzi and Cardio-training

Offer valid for guests commencing & completing their holiday between 25 August – 25 September 2008.

The operator’s Morocco programme also includes the sunny beach resort of Agadir. To book agents can visit www.longwoodholidays.co.uk or call 0844 770 4877 2514. Full commission is available on Longwood’s entire Morocco programme.
 
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