Statistic and Projections
MOROCCO'S tourism sector maintained strong momentum during the first five months of 2026, building on its record-breaking performance in 2025 when the country welcomed nearly 20 million visitors and generated MAD 138 billion in tourism receipts. According to the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT), international tourist arrivals increased by 7%, travel receipts rose by 21%, and overnight stays in classified accommodation grew by 9% compared to the same period last year. The growth has been underpinned by enhanced air connectivity, with 7.74 million airline seats secured for the 2026 summer season—up 13% year-on-year—supported by new airline bases in Rabat, Marrakech, and Tetouan, as well as the launch of 52 new international routes during the first half of the year. Tourism Minister Fatim-Zahra Ammor attributed the sector's continued success to MOROCCO'S 2023–2026 tourism roadmap, which prioritizes improved air access, destination promotion, investment, service quality, and regional development. Looking ahead, ONMT plans to further expand connectivity, diversify source markets with a focus on CHINA, INDIA, and Latin America, develop maritime and cruise…
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