فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Rabat – The High Commission for Planning (HCP) revealed, in its latest report on the tourism satellite account for 2024, that the added value of Morocco’s tourism sector reached 116.2 billion dirhams, recording an increase of 38.4% compared to 2019, raising its contribution to GDP from 6.8% to 7.3% in just five years.
The Commission explained, in its newsletter published today, that domestic tourism consumption jumped to 201.7 billion dirhams in 2024 compared to 141.4 billion dirhams in 2019, an increase of 42.6%. This leap was primarily driven by inbound tourism (foreigners), which rose by 46.8% to reach 136.9 billion dirhams, compared to 93.2 billion dirhams in 2019.
On the other hand, domestic and outbound tourism (Moroccans traveling within and outside Morocco) recorded growth of 34.6% to reach 64.8 billion dirhams, but its share of total tourism consumption declined from 34.1% in 2019 to 32.1% in 2024, reflecting the strengthened dominance of inbound tourism, which now represents 67.9% of total tourism spending.
Total tourism production reached 181.9 billion dirhams in 2024 compared to 127.8 billion dirhams in 2019 (+42.3%), while added value increased by 37% to reach 96.4 billion dirhams. Net taxes on tourism products also recorded a 46% increase.
The High Commission for Planning confirmed that these figures highlight “the resilience of the tourism sector and its ability to withstand crises,” noting that tourism has become “an indispensable lever for economic growth” after its contribution exceeded the 7% threshold of GDP for the first time in Morocco’s history.
This record performance comes supported by the recovery of international travel following the COVID-19 pandemic, the development of domestic tourism, and the success of the promotional strategy “Morocco’s Light,” which strengthens the Kingdom’s position as a leading global tourist destination.
