Morocco’s tourism industry is making a strong comeback with travel receipts soaring to over 24.96 billion dirhams (MMDH) at the end of March 2023, marking a remarkable increase of 140.9% from the same period in 2022, when travel receipts were only 10.36 billion dirhams, according to data from the Exchange Office.
The latest figures have even surpassed the pre-pandemic levels in March 2020 and March 2019, at 17.21 billion dirhams and 16.48 billion dirhams respectively.
This significant surge in travel receipts is attributed to the relaxation of travel restrictions and the implementation of strict health protocols, which have helped restore confidence in the tourism industry.
In the first three months of 2023, Morocco welcomed 2.9 million tourists, which is a 17% increase compared to the same period in 2019, according to the Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts and the Social and Solidarity Economy. The ministry emphasized that “tourism in Morocco continues its ascent to unprecedented levels, as evidenced by the exceptional figures recorded at the end of March 2023.”
This growth is largely driven by several major outbound markets, including Spain, the UK, Italy, and North America, which have seen growth rates of 45%, 28%, 9%, and 5% respectively, according to the same source. To further boost the industry, the Ministry has pledged to reinforce marketing and air connectivity efforts in 2023.
The 2023-2026 roadmap anticipates a record year in terms of flight schedules, with 35 new routes opening this summer serving eight Moroccan airports. This move should enable a good summer season, the statement concludes.
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