Morocco expected to surpass Egypt as most visited country Africa

Morocco has already received around 16 million visitors by November 2024, expected to be most visited country in Africa

Moroccan officials are hopeful of hitting a new milestone next year, with 17.5 million visitors, as these figures continue to rise

Morocco’s most visited city is still Marrakech, sometimes referred to as the “Red City.”

The city is a popular destination for Moroccan expats and tourists from other countries due to its great connectivity, especially with low-cost airlines.

Morocco’s considerable efforts to promote its different destinations are responsible for the notable increase in tourism.

France and Morocco sign energy and infrastructure agreements worth €10 billion.

Furthermore, some tourists have chosen Morocco over other regional locations due to geopolitical considerations.

For example, a French traveler in Marrakech told RFI that because of the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East.

Morocco’s economy depends heavily on tourism, which accounts for 7% of its GDP.

The industry has already brought in 9.2 billion euros in 2024, and analysts believe that by the end of the year.

Close connections to France as morocco to become most visited country in Africa

With 34 direct flights between France and Marrakech, the city’s strong ties to France are a testament to its appeal.

The majority of foreign tourists are still French, but British tourists are increasingly growing—they increased by 47% in 2024.

While Casablanca still attracts business travelers, other well-liked locations are Agadir and Tangier.

New dates for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco have been announced by CAF.

Africa Cup of Nations
Morocco is expected to continue to expand and succeed as it aims to break tourism records and maintains its position.

In the upcoming years, the nation’s tourist industry is expected to become even more important.

In 2025, Morocco will host the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), which is anticipated to draw over 500,000 tourists.

Furthermore, Morocco’s proposal to co-host the FIFA World Cup in 2030 has been approved, which is expected to increase.

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