RABAT, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) -- Morocco welcomed a record 19.8 million tourists in 2025, a 14 percent rise from 2024, the Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy said in a statement on Monday.
"This record-breaking performance confirms the strong upward momentum of Morocco's hospitality industry and marks a new chapter in the country's development of the tourism sector," the ministry noted.
Tourism revenue also surged, reaching 124 billion dirhams (13.6 billion U.S. dollars) by the end of November, a 19 percent year-on-year rise, the ministry added, calling the figures a "strategic milestone," aligning with the country's goal to attract 26 million tourists by 2030.
The growth follows the North African country's sustained investment in modernizing tourism infrastructure, including airports, public transport, and hospitality services.
Tourism is a key economic driver for Morocco, directly contributing 7.4 percent of GDP and providing about 880,000 jobs, or 5 percent of employment, according to official figures.
