Morocco tourism soars with 14 percent rise in overnight stays by May 2025

The number of overnight stays in classified tourist accommodation establishments (EHTC) in Morocco reached over 11.88 million by the end of May 2025, marking a strong 14% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Tourism Observatory.

This growth was driven by both domestic and international tourism, with domestic overnight stays rising by 5% and international stays surging by 17%, based on the Observatory’s latest tourism statistics.

Several destinations recorded notable gains compared to May 2024, including Tangier (+24%), Casablanca (+20%), Fez (+19%), Essaouira (+16%), Al Haouz (+14%), Agadir (+10%), and Marrakech (+7%).

Meanwhile, foreign currency revenues from tourism by non-residents exceeded 45.12 billion dirhams in the first five months of 2025, reflecting an 8.5% year-on-year increase.

Tourist arrivals at Morocco’s border posts also saw a significant boost, reaching 7,219,190 by the end of May—up 22% from the same period in 2024.