ASSIGNMENT 1 2025
DUE 22 APRIL 2025
SEMESTER 1 2025
, TRT3702 ASSIGNMENT 1 2025
Read the following articles and use them to complete this assignment:
• Morocco World News. 2024. Tripadvisor ranks Fez as 4th best cultural destination for
tourism in 2024. Available at:
https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2024/01/360112/tripadvisor-ranks-fez-as-
4th-best-cultural-destination-for-tourism-in-2024 [Accessed 30 Jan. 2025].
• TripAdvisor. 2024. Fez tourism: Best of Fez, Morocco. Available at:
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g293733-Fes_Fes_Meknes-Vacations.html
[Accessed 30 Jan. 2025].
Question 1
1.1 Using the concept of cultural tourist typologies, critically examine which specific
types of cultural tourists are most likely to visit Fez, Morocco. Discuss their
motivations, preferences and engagement with the cultural attractions of the city.
Support your answers with examples from the articles.
Cultural Tourist Typologies in Fez, Morocco
Fez, Morocco, is a historically rich and culturally vibrant city that attracts different types of
cultural tourists. Based on cultural tourist typologies, three specific types of cultural tourists
are most likely to visit Fez: the purposeful cultural tourist, the sightseeing cultural tourist, and
the serendipitous cultural tourist. Each group has distinct motivations, preferences, and ways
of engaging with Fez’s cultural attractions.
1. Purposeful Cultural Tourists
Purposeful cultural tourists travel specifically to immerse themselves in cultural experiences.
Their main goal is to engage deeply with the heritage, traditions, and artistic expressions of
a destination. They prioritize authenticity, in-depth learning, and interaction with locals.
Engagement with Fez’s Attractions