BOLDEN African News · Thursday 8 October 2026
Morocco welcomes 15.7 million tourists by the end of September
Ministry of Tourism figures show 15.7 million arrivals in the first nine months of 2026, up 5% on 2025, with September alone above 1.5 million, up 8%. Tourism revenues reached MAD 97.92 billion from January to August, up 9.7%, according to Exchange Office data. The government's target is 26 million tourists by 2030.
Why it matters
Steady arrivals and revenue growth support the case for hotel, aviation and leisure investment ahead of the 2030 World Cup.
Source: Morocco World News · 8 October 2026