Rabat – Morocco’s tourist arrivals reached 6.5 million within the first six months of 2023, with June accounting for 1.4 million visitors, indicate new data from the country’s Ministry of Tourism.
The number represents 21% compared to 2019 statistics, the ministry said, adding that “the upward trajectory in the tourism sector is confirmed with the figures for the month of June.” the ministry said, stressing that several markets contributed to the positive performance.
Several markets contributed to the positive performance, noted the ministry, detailing that Spain contributed to an increase in tourism arrivals by 79% compared to 2019, followed by the UK (23%), Portugal (16%), and Israel (96%).
The ministry also recalled the contribution of tourism in Morocco to Morocco’s economy, stressing that the sector generated MAD 41 billion ($4.19 billion) in foreign currency travel receipts at the end of May this year.
The number represents an “exceptional increase of 42%” compared to the same period of 2019, the ministry said, further attributing the positive development to measures taken to improve the sector, as well as an “exceptional summer season.”
Among the measures are the signing of “numerous partnerships” with tour operators and online travel agencies to secure 2.8 million visitors during the summer season alone.
Commenting on this year’s performance, Tourism Minister Fatim-Zahra Ammor said: “the indicators of the sector testify to the very good health of our tourism.”
