Tourism a foreign currency 'lifeline'Over the past few decades tourism has become an increasingly important national earner, bringing billions into countries like Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt and Jordan. The tourism sector represents one of very few sources of foreign currency. Not all jobs in Egypt's tourism sector are part of official statisticsThere are actually many more locals working in tourism-related jobs. In Morocco, tourism industry staff received about $200 (€187) a month from the government, provided their employers kept on at least 80% of staff. "Improved prospects for tourism in Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt will reduce the threat of protests despite increases in living costs," he concluded.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 28, 2022 14:42 UTC