***Longwood Launches New Morocco Programme***
25 September 2007
Destination specialists Longwood Holidays have expanded their portfolio of North African countries with the introduction of Morocco. Starting 1 November 2007, the new programme features 18 hotels of 4 star rating and above in the colourful city of Marrakech and the beach resort of Agadir.
“We’ve built a reputation on our service and expertise in the North Africa/Middle East region, and Morocco seemed the logical next step for us.” commented Tara Bradberry, Longwood Holidays Marketing Manager. “We’re known for selling big-brand hotels at very keen prices, and cater mostly to the upper end of the market. Morocco fits in with our existing product perfectly, with plenty of deluxe hotels on offer as well as luxurious spas, hammams and golf facilities.”
“We anticipate that many of the same customers who visit Egypt with us will be interested in Morocco. Agadir, as a beach resort, offers a similarly temperate climate, wonderful beaches and a variety of watersports – plus the town centre is well established and offers a taste of authentic Moroccan culture. People who have visited the Red Sea and are perhaps looking for a winter sun break with a slightly different flavour may well find Agadir the perfect choice.’
“Meanwhile Marrakech is a wonderfully vibrant city, and offers a great combination of luxurious accommodation and colourful local atmosphere that will appeal to culture seekers and upmarket travellers – who may have enjoyed a Nile Cruise, tailor-made holiday or Cairo city break with us before.”
Longwood has established a reputation for providing quality, comprehensive in-resort representative service, and in Morocco have appointed experienced ground handlers Menara Tours to fulfil this function and sell excursions.
Short breaks in Marrakech start at £329 for 3nts BB at the 5* Kenzi Farah. Beach holidays in Agadir start at £449 for 7nts HB at 4* Le Tivoli. Accommodation only varies from £22 per person per night at Le Tivoli to £114 at the 5* Deluxe Terre Resort & Spa in Marrakech.
Agents can book both package holidays and accommodation only for both resorts. Accommodation only, along with optional airport transfers, can be booked online at www.longwoodholidays.co.uk, while package holidays can be booked through reservations on 020 8418 2514. Both accommodation only and packages are fully commissionable.
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Notes to Editors: Longwood Holidays is the UK’s leading independent Red Sea specialist tour operator, offering a wide range of holidays to the Red Sea resorts of Egypt, Israel & Jordan as well as holidays to Classical Egypt, Nile Cruises, Guided Tours and an extensive tailormade programme. Longwood also operates a comprehensive Red Sea Diving programme.
Please contact Tara Bradberry on 020 8418 2550 or
tara.bradberry@longwoodholidays.co.uk for all press-related queries.