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Morocco Welcomes Over 7.7 Million Tourists by End‑May 2026 – 7% Year‑on‑Year Growth
The Moroccan tourism sector kept its upward momentum in May 2026, receiving 1.7 million visitors – a 13 % jump from the same month a year earlier. Cumulative arrivals reached 7.7 million by the end of May, marking a 7 % increase over the comparable period in 2025. Minister Fatim‑Zahra Ammor attributed the strong performance to a coordinated strategy that boosts connectivity, product offering and visitor experience, reinforcing the kingdom’s appeal to global travelers.
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Tourism figures for May 2026
In May 2026, Morocco welcomed 1.7 million international tourists, a 13 % increase compared with May 2025. The cumulative total of tourist arrivals reached 7.7 million by the end of May, up 7 % year‑on‑year.
Ministerial comment
Fatim‑Zahra Ammor, Morocco’s Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts and Social Economy, said: “The tourism sector continues its positive momentum in 2026. The results confirm the relevance of our strategy, which invests simultaneously in connectivity, supply and the visitor experience. This vision allows us to sustain a durable growth trajectory and to strengthen the Kingdom’s attractiveness for travelers worldwide.”
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