Keywords: Morocco Tourism


Oujda-Angad Airport Records Nearly 782,000 Passengers Despite Annual Decline

Oujda-Angad Airport handled 781,966 passengers between January and August 2026, reflecting a slowdown in cumulative traffic compared with the same period last year, according to statistics from Morocco’s National Airports Office (ONDA). The airport, which serves Oujda and the wider Oriental region,......

Morocco Tourism GDP Surges 11.7% to 129.7 Billion Dirhams in 2025

Morocco’s tourism industry strengthened its contribution to the national economy in 2025, with tourism-related gross domestic product (GDP) reaching 129.7 billion dirhams, up 11.7% from the previous year. The figures, published by the High Commission for Planning (HCP), highlight the sector’s......

Royal Air Maroc Launches Direct Casablanca–Essaouira Flights on November 1, 2026

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) will introduce a direct air connection between Casablanca and Essaouira on November 1, 2026, expanding its domestic network and improving access to one of Morocco’s leading Atlantic coastal destinations. The new service, established under an agreement with the Marrakech-Safi......

Finnair Restores Direct Helsinki–Agadir Flights to Boost Morocco’s Nordic Tourism Market

Finland’s national carrier, Finnair, has resumed direct flights between Helsinki and Agadir, reopening an air connection that could strengthen Morocco’s appeal to Nordic holidaymakers and support tourism growth across the Souss-Massa region. The service returned on October 14, 2026, with......

Morocco’s tourism growth outpaces the global average as revenues surge 15.9%

Morocco’s tourism industry continued to outperform the global market during the first half of 2026, with international arrivals increasing by 6%, compared with just 0.4% worldwide, according to data from UN Tourism. The sector also recorded a significant rise in revenue, reinforcing its role as......

Royal Air Maroc Partners With Thales to Accelerate Digital Transformation Ahead of 2037 Fleet Expansion

Royal Air Maroc is strengthening its digital capabilities through a five-year agreement with French technology group Thales, as the national carrier prepares for a major expansion aimed at bringing its fleet to 200 aircraft by 2037. Announced on October 8 at the Marrakech Air Show 2026, the agreement......

Morocco tourism reaches 15.7 million visitors by September 2026

Morocco’s tourism industry has maintained its upward trajectory in 2026, with 15.7 million tourists recorded between January and the end of September, according to figures released by the Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy. The latest performance represents a 5%......

Taghazout earns global spotlight as FlightHub names it among 10 destinations to discover

Taghazout is gaining fresh international visibility after being selected by Canadian travel platform FlightHub among 10 destinations highlighted in its annual FlightHub Unveiled 2026 travel trends report. Located on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, north of Agadir, Taghazout has built a distinctive identity......

Morocco and GNV target 350,000 Italian ferry passengers under new three-year tourism partnership

Morocco is seeking to strengthen its position among Italian travelers by combining destination marketing with expanded maritime connectivity under a new three-year partnership between the Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) and Italian ferry operator GNV. The agreement, signed in Rabat, sets a target......