Moroccan Tourism Minister Fatim-Zahra Ammor announced that Morocco welcomed approximately 17.4 million tourists in 2024, making it Africa’s leading tourism destination.
Arrivals increased by 20% compared with 2023, with Moroccans living abroad accounting for around half the total. The ministry said the country reached its arrival target two years ahead of expectations, according to Reuters.
Morocco aims to welcome 26 million tourists by 2030, when it will co-host the football World Cup with Spain and Portugal. Tourism revenue rose by 7.2% from January to November to a record MAD104 billion.
Read the announcement on the Moroccan tourism minister’s Facebook account.
