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Morocco's Travel Earnings Near DH65 bn as June 2026 Closes Strongly
Travel receipts in Morocco surged to DH64.89 bn in the first half of 2026, marking a 15.9 % increase over the same period last year. The rise was driven by higher outbound spending, stronger remittance flows from Moroccans abroad, and a sharp jump in foreign direct investment, signalling a robust rebound for the tourism sector and the country’s external balance.
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Key Highlights for the First Half of 2026
Travel receipts reached DH64.89 bn, up 15.9 % compared with the same period in 2025, according to the Office of Foreign Exchange.
The latest monthly external exchange bulletin shows that outbound travel expenditures grew by 3.6 % to DH16.09 bn.
The travel balance turned positive at DH48.8 bn, a jump of 20.6 % over June 2025.
Remittances from Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) increased by 9.9 %, reaching DH61.48 bn.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows surged by 31.5 % to DH26.161 bn.
Meanwhile, net Moroccan direct investments abroad (IDME) stood at +DH5.711 bn.
- Tourism sector gains momentum with higher travel spending.
- Positive travel balance strengthens Morocco’s external accounts.
- Rising remittances support domestic consumption.
- Strong FDI inflows signal investor confidence in the Moroccan market.