Tourism: Marrakech is 73% full during the holy month of Ramadan

The sacred period, which used to rhyme with temporary closures and renovation work, now belongs to the past according to the observations of the daily newspaper L’Economiste. The momentum recorded over the past three years has erased seasonality, with the start of the fast coinciding this year with the European school holidays, ensuring a constant flow of visitors.

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"The success of Marrakech over the past three years is generating a positive momentum for 2026," confides a local hotelier, stressing that demand remains strong despite a calendar once considered low. This resilience is boosted by the opening of new air routes, particularly from the United States with United Airlines and Delta Air Lines.

The attractiveness of the city is confirmed by the figures from the Tourism Observatory, showing an occupancy rate of 73%. Marrakech alone accounts for 31% of national overnight stays, establishing itself as the locomotive of the kingdom to reach the overall objective of 26 million visitors.

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Ranked the 7th must-see destination worldwide by Tripadvisor, the city is also benefiting from a shift in flows due to tensions in the Middle East. With a dense event agenda for the spring, professionals note no cancellations, consolidating the prospects for records for the current year.