Rabat – Morocco earned MAD 24.62 billion in tourism revenue during the first quarter of 2025, according to a report released by the Foreign Exchange Office on Wednesday.
The country welcomed 4 million tourists between January and March. This represents a 2.4% increase in tourism revenue compared to the same period last year.
According to the Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts, and Social and Solidarity Economy, the number of tourists increased by 22% compared to the first three months of 2024. Of the 4 million visitors, 2.1 million were foreign tourists and 1.9 million were Moroccans living abroad.
In 2024, Morocco recorded a total of 17.4 million tourist arrivals, a 20% increase from 2023, with 3 million more visitors.
Last year’s tourism revenue reached MAD 112.48 billion, showing a growth of 7.5% from 2023, when it stood at MAD 104.67 billion.
Minister of Tourism Fatim-Zahra Ammor said that these visitors contributed a total of $11.2 billion to the economy, “a remarkable 43% jump from pre-pandemic levels.”
“This is proof that our country’s blend of authentic heritage and innovative spirit resonates globally,” the minister said.
She added that these figures mean “more jobs, thriving local businesses and new exciting opportunities across our beautiful country.”
This growth reflects rising interest in Morocco as a top tourist destination from both foreign tourists and members of the Moroccan diaspora. The number of foreign tourists in 2024 rose by 23% to reach 8.8 million, while the number of Moroccans living abroad who visited increased by 17% to 8.6 million.
