In an official statement, the ministry revealed that the influx of tourists to Morocco has witnessed a remarkable surge in the early months of this year. By the end of May 2023, the country welcomed a staggering 5.1 million tourists, reflecting a 20 percent growth rate compared to the same period in 2019, which is widely regarded as the benchmark year for the sector.
May alone witnessed an extraordinary record-breaking growth of 55 percent, with the arrival of 1.1 million tourists compared to 2019.
This surge in tourism has had a direct and positive impact on revenue generation, with tourism revenues reaching 32 billion dirhams by the end of April 2023, representing an impressive 40 percent increase compared to 2019.
Several key export markets have contributed significantly to this growth, most notably Spain with a 46 percent increase, followed by the United Kingdom at 29 percent, Israel at a staggering 158 percent, and Italy at 10 percent.
Fatima Zahra Amour, the Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts, and Social and Solidarity Economy, expressed her pride in these accomplishments.
She attributed the success to the government’s emergency plan of two billion dirhams, which was implemented in 2022 to support industry professionals and facilitate the rehabilitation of the hotel sector.
She also highlighted various measures that were taken, including addressing concerns related to air transport, promoting Morocco as a destination with major tour operators, and the industry’s dynamism. Additionally, the achievements of the Atlas Lions, the national football team, have played a significant role in establishing Morocco as a prominent player on the international stage.
Good, but much more needs to be done. I think the laws, the mentality, the administration and the service need to be improved. Morocco just keeps getting better and better.????????❤️??❤️??❤️??