Morocco Tourism Soars: 12.3 Million Visitors in 2018, Marrakech and Agadir Lead Growth
11 March 2019
A very good year for Morocco which welcomed some 12.3 million tourists in 2018, a strong increase compared to 2017.
Tourism
Marrakech Cracks Down on Homelessness and Unauthorized Guides in Tourism Push
9 March 2019
Accused of giving a bad image of the city of Marrakech, several dozen homeless people, but also beggars, have been arrested in recent months by the city’s security services.
Morocco Maintains Top Spot as Africa’s Most Popular Tourist Destination in 2018
7 March 2019
Morocco retains in 2018 its position as the most visited country in Africa by tourists according to data from the World Tourism Organization. The Kingdom was also in 2017.
Tangier Tourism Soars as Chinese Visitors Double, Overall Arrivals Up 10%
17 February 2019
The city of Tangier seems to be attracting foreign tourists again with a substantial increase in the number of arrivals, particularly from China.
Ivory Coast Seeks Moroccan Expertise to Boost Tourism Industry
12 February 2019
The Moroccan strategy for promoting tourism seems to be of great interest to Ivorian officials. Moroccan expertise in tourism is even required in this West African country.
Agadir Tourism Soars: Over 1.1 Million Visitors in 2018, Led by Domestic and French Travelers
8 February 2019
More than 1.1 million tourists visited the city of Agadir last year, up sharply by 13.4% compared to 2017 figures, according to the Souss-Massa Regional Tourism Council (CRT).
Ceuta Launches Tourism Campaign to Attract Moroccan Shoppers and Diners
5 February 2019
The local authorities of the city of Ceuta will promote this destination to Moroccan tourists, who are already very numerous to go there for their shopping.
Moroccan Foreign Travel Spending Surges to 18.9 Billion Dirhams in 2018
1 February 2019
Moroccans spent a lot last year during their trips abroad, according to the latest statistics just published by the Office of Foreign Exchange.
Marrakech Airport Hits 5.2 Million Passenger Milestone, Sees 21% Growth in 2018
24 January 2019
More than 5.2 million passengers transited through Marrakech-Menara airport last year, nearly a million more than in 2017.
Agadir Tourism Soars: Over 1 Million Visitors in 2018, Led by Domestic and French Travelers
15 January 2019
The one million tourist mark in Agadir was crossed in November last year, according to figures just published by the Regional Tourism Council (CRT) Souss-Massa.