Morocco sees 12 percent rise in overnight stays by July 2025 with Tangier and Casablanca leading

The number of overnight stays in classified tourist accommodation establishments (EHTC) soared past 17.13 million by the end of July 2025, marking a 12% rise compared to the same period last year, as reported by the Tourism Observatory.

This surge is attributed to a 6% growth in domestic tourism and a 14% increase in international tourism, according to the observatory's statistics on Morocco's tourism sector for July 2025.

During this timeframe, cities such as Tangier (21%), Casablanca (18%), Fez (15%), Essaouira (11%), Agadir (9%), Al Haouz (6%), and Marrakech (5%) experienced notable growth compared to the end of July 2024, the same source reveals.

Foreign exchange earnings from non-resident tourists exceeded 67.14 billion dirhams (MMDH) in the first seven months of 2025, reflecting a 13% increase.

By the end of July, tourist arrivals at border crossings reached 11,581,413, marking a 16% increase over the same period last year.