Tourism revenues exceeded transfers from Moroccans living abroad during the first five months of 2026. Tourism generated 53.8 billion dirhams, compared to 50.2 billion sent by the diaspora.
Morocco remains in the top 5 stays booked by French people for summer 2026, but demand is declining sharply. The kingdom is undergoing an adjustment after a strong 2025 and the return of long-haul destinations.
Israeli airline Arkia will resume direct flights to Marrakech starting August 24. Two weekly rotations are planned, following a suspension linked to the security situation triggered by the October 7, 2023 attack in Israel.
Remittances from Moroccans residing abroad continue to grow. By end of May 2026, they exceeded 50 billion dirhams, confirming the still decisive weight of the diaspora in Morocco’s financial balance.
Waiting for your suitcase upon arrival in Morocco can still turn into an unpleasant surprise. In its 2026 report on air baggage, SITA reminds us that international flights remain much more exposed to delays, losses or routing errors than domestic flights.
Facing the summer influx of vacationers and Moroccans residing abroad (MREs , the Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma region is organizing itself. The major challenge of summer 2026 rests on a delicate balance: guaranteeing a quality experience without letting budgets explode.
Transfers from Moroccans living abroad are continuing their upward trend. Over the first four months of 2026, they reached nearly 40 billion dirhams, according to data compiled by Bank Al-Maghrib.
The cities of Tétouan and Fnideq are currently experiencing a genuine mosquito invasion. This unprecedented phenomenon is causing widespread discontent among residents and paralyzing the local economy. Urgent intervention is being demanded to prevent the highly anticipated summer season from being ruined.
With more than 4 million nights recorded in five months, the Moroccan vacationer is calling the shots on the market. A dynamic that is pushing the ministry to rethink its offerings to retain this local clientele year-round.
Fatim-Zahra Ammor assures that the Moroccan destination remains highly competitive this summer. Facing parliamentarians, the Tourism Minister unveiled a pricing study, attributing price surges to a critical lack of infrastructure.
For their holidays in Morocco, Moroccans continue to overwhelmingly favor the road. The car dominates the train and plane in tourist travel within the country.
Spain wants to better capture Moroccan tourists by developing a more visible halal offering. Restaurants, accommodation, activities: Madrid is seeking to adapt to a clientele that travels more, but remains attentive to cultural and religious criteria.