Morocco’s tourism receipts hit record $11.2 billion

Morocco’s tourism revenue grew 7% to 11.2 billion dollars thanks to increased arrivals, the tourism ministry said.

With 17.4 million tourists visiting in 2024, arrivals were two years ahead of schedule or 20% higher compared with 2023, showing the country has turned the Covid-19 page thanks to major investments in its hospitality sector.

Morocco plans to spend $600 million from 2023 to 2026 to promote the tourism sector, including a revamp of existing hotels and promoting new investments in the sector.

The goal is to join the list of the world’s top 15 tourism markets, according to the ministry of tourism.

With a record performance in 2024, Morocco outperformed Egypt as the most visited African country.

Morocco expects to receive 26 million tourists by 2030, the year it will co-host the World Cup.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Transport announced that Moroccan airports welcomed nearly 32 million passengers in 2024.