These moves come as overall tourism to Morocco continues to grow. The improvements to these small towns give travelers on vacation a chance to take sidetrips to places that have a more laid-back pace than popular Fez and Marrakesh.
But there are some drawbacks. Casablanca has been hit by terrorist bombings, including several this year. And as Morocco is a Muslim country, alcohol can be restricted in some places -- something to which wine-loving Europeans need to adapt when dining out.
