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Morocco Tourism Statistics

Morocco’s tourism machine is already back on track for 2026, with resilience hitting a 95% recovery in 2023 and a future projection of 17.5 million tourists by 2026. From 14.5 million international arrivals and 70% of reservations booked online to luxury resorts running at 75% occupancy and tourism supporting 7% of GDP, the page shows exactly how Marrakech Riads, desert tours, and greener hotel practices are reshaping demand.
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Morocco Tourism Statistics
Catherine WuWritten by Catherine Wu·Edited by Olivia Thornton·Fact-checked by Sarah Mitchell
Last verified Jun 21, 2026
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Morocco recorded 14.5 million international tourist arrivals. Receipts reached 105 billion MAD after rising 12 percent. The statistics examine hotel capacity, daily spending, domestic trips, and visitor distribution across regions.

Key Takeaways

  • Morocco had 200,000 hotel rooms in 2023 with 65% occupancy
  • Average tourist spending per day was 1,200 MAD in 2023
  • Riads in Marrakech hosted 1 million nights in 2023
  • Domestic tourism in Morocco accounted for 6 million trips in 2023
  • Moroccans took 12 million overnight stays domestically in 2022
  • Domestic tourist spending reached 15 billion MAD in 2023
  • Tourism contributed 7% to Morocco's GDP in 2023, generating 100 billion MAD
  • Tourism sector employed 600,000 people directly in 2023
  • Tourist receipts totaled 105 billion MAD in 2023, up 12%
  • In 2023, Morocco welcomed 14.5 million international tourists, a 11.7% increase from 2022
  • Tourist arrivals to Morocco grew by 20% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, reaching 7.26 million visitors
  • France remains the top source market with 1.9 million visitors to Morocco in 2023
  • Marrakech attracted 3 million visitors in 2023
  • Fes Medina, UNESCO site, saw 1.2 million tourists in 2023
  • Sahara Desert tours hosted 800,000 visitors in 2023

In 2023, Morocco’s tourism soared with record arrivals, strong spending, and high occupancy across key stays.

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Accommodation and Services20 stats

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Morocco had 200,000 hotel rooms in 2023 with 65% occupancy
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Average tourist spending per day was 1,200 MAD in 2023
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Riads in Marrakech hosted 1 million nights in 2023
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Luxury resorts occupancy 75% in 2023
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Budget hostels saw 2 million stays by backpackers in 2023
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Airport capacity handled 28 million passengers in 2023
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Rental car usage by tourists: 500,000 vehicles in 2023
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Tour operator bookings: 3 million packages sold in 2023
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Guide services employed 50,000 and served 5 million tourists in 2023
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Spa and hammam visits: 4 million in 2023
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Flight arrivals to Morocco: 150,000 in 2023
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Cruise ship dockings: 150 with 200,000 pax in 2023
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Train passengers tourism-related: 10 million in 2023
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Average length of stay: 7.2 days in 2023
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Online bookings: 70% of reservations in 2023
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Camping sites: 300,000 nights in 2023
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Villa rentals: 100,000 bookings in 2023
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Restaurant visits per tourist: 15 meals average in 2023
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Souvenir spending average 800 MAD per tourist in 2023
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Medical tourism patients: 50,000 in 2023
Interpretation

Accommodation and Services Interpretation

While Morocco successfully courts both luxury travelers and budget backpackers with equal vigor—from riads to hostels and spas to camping—the sheer volume of 2023’s 1,200 MAD-a-day tourists, meticulously guided, fed, and transported, proves the kingdom isn’t just a destination but a masterfully operated, full-service experience.

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Domestic Tourism19 stats

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Domestic tourism in Morocco accounted for 6 million trips in 2023
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Moroccans took 12 million overnight stays domestically in 2022
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Domestic tourist spending reached 15 billion MAD in 2023
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40% of Moroccans traveled domestically in 2023, preferring coastal areas
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Agadir saw 1.5 million domestic visitors in 2023
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Marrakech attracted 800,000 domestic tourists in 2023
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Casablanca had 1.2 million domestic overnight stays in 2022
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Fes welcomed 500,000 domestic tourists in 2023
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Domestic tourism grew 15% post-COVID in 2023
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Rural tourism domestically rose to 300,000 stays in 2023
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Family trips made up 60% of domestic tourism in 2023
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Beach destinations hosted 70% of domestic tourists in summer 2023
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Youth domestic travel increased 25% to 1 million in 2023
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Domestic hotel occupancy reached 55% in 2023
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Pilgrimage tourism domestically hit 2 million visits in 2023
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Adventure domestic trips grew to 200,000 in 2023
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Cultural domestic tourism accounted for 1.5 million in 2023
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Wellness retreats saw 150,000 domestic visitors in 2023
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Eco-tourism domestically reached 100,000 participants in 2023
Interpretation

Domestic Tourism Interpretation

Moroccans are clearly their own best customers, with forty percent of the population opting to explore home—funneling 15 billion MAD into the economy, flocking to sun-soaked coasts in family droves, and quietly fueling a robust 15% post-pandemic revival that proves adventure, culture, and even a wellness retreat are never far from home.

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Economic Contributions18 stats

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Tourism contributed 7% to Morocco's GDP in 2023, generating 100 billion MAD
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Tourism sector employed 600,000 people directly in 2023
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Tourist receipts totaled 105 billion MAD in 2023, up 12%
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Indirect employment from tourism reached 1.2 million jobs in 2023
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Hotel sector revenue was 25 billion MAD in 2023
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Transport from tourism generated 15 billion MAD in 2023
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Restaurants and catering earned 20 billion MAD from tourists in 2023
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Retail shopping by tourists contributed 18 billion MAD in 2023
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Investment in tourism infrastructure hit 50 billion MAD in 2023
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Tourism exports represented 10% of total exports in 2023
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Multiplier effect of tourism spending was 1.8 in Morocco 2023
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Tax revenues from tourism reached 12 billion MAD in 2023
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Foreign direct investment in tourism was 10 billion MAD in 2023
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Handicrafts sales to tourists generated 8 billion MAD in 2023
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Aviation tourism links created 5 billion MAD revenue in 2023
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Cruise tourism brought 2 billion MAD in 2023 with 200,000 passengers
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Event tourism (conferences) earned 3 billion MAD in 2023
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Marrakech alone contributed 30 billion MAD to economy in 2023
Interpretation

Economic Contributions Interpretation

While Morocco's tourism industry is clearly a well-oiled machine generating billions, it's the human heartbeat of 1.8 million jobs and the vibrant ripple through every souk, kitchen, and workshop that truly proves a visitor's dirham is a powerful local currency.

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International Arrivals20 stats

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In 2023, Morocco welcomed 14.5 million international tourists, a 11.7% increase from 2022
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Tourist arrivals to Morocco grew by 20% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, reaching 7.26 million visitors
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France remains the top source market with 1.9 million visitors to Morocco in 2023
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Spain contributed 1.1 million tourists to Morocco in 2023, making it the second largest market
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The UK sent 800,000 tourists to Morocco in 2023, up 15% from previous year
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In 2022, Morocco saw 13 million total tourist arrivals including domestic
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Tourist arrivals from the US to Morocco increased by 25% in 2023 to 250,000
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Germany provided 450,000 visitors to Morocco in 2023
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Italy's tourists to Morocco numbered 350,000 in 2023, a 18% rise
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Netherlands sent 280,000 tourists to Morocco in 2023
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Belgium contributed 400,000 visitors in 2023
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Algeria provided 1.2 million tourists to Morocco in 2023 despite regional tensions
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Saudi Arabia sent 150,000 tourists in 2023, up 30%
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UAE tourists to Morocco reached 120,000 in 2023
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Russia recovered to 100,000 visitors post-Ukraine conflict in 2023
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China sent 80,000 tourists to Morocco in 2023, aiming for growth
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Brazil emerged with 50,000 visitors in 2023
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Canada contributed 200,000 tourists in 2023
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Turkey sent 90,000 visitors
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In Q1 2024, Morocco had 3.2 million arrivals
Interpretation

International Arrivals Interpretation

Morocco's tourism is not just bouncing back, it's staging a full-scale, multinational invasion, with France leading the charge and even regional neighbors setting aside tensions for a taste of tagine.
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