Morocco’s tourism has turned the Covid 19 page, breaking a new record with the arrival of 14.5 million tourists last year, up 34% from 2022. The milestone shows a 12% increase compared to 2019 when Morocco attracted 13 million tourists, the ministry said in a statement. More than 1.3 million tourists visited Morocco in December giving a boon to a sector that represents about 7% of GDP. Morocco relies on increasing air routes between Moroccan cities and with European airports to attract more tourists. In a recent deal, Ryanair said it will launch flights connecting 9 Moroccan cities in summer 2024.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 26, 2024 13:24 UTC