Morocco welcomed 15.7 million tourists between January and September 2026, as expanding airline networks strengthened access to its cities and coast. The supplied tourism figures show a 5% increase against the same period in 2025, representing approximately 717,000 additional visitors. Meanwhile, easyJet, Ryanair, Royal Air Maroc and other carriers are expanding services independently across European
Cairo, Casablanca, Addis Ababa and Johannesburg remain central to how international travellers reach and explore Africa in 2026. Their airports connect visitors with destinations across the continent while linking African markets to Europe, Asia and beyond. The four gateways serve different regions and travel needs. Cairo provides access to Egypt and onward connections. Casablanca links
Morocco and Guinea have signed 25 cooperation agreements covering tourism, air transport, ports, culture and investment, creating a broad framework for stronger travel and economic links. The agreements were concluded during the Morocco–Guinea Joint Commission for Cooperation in Conakry. They also address finance, energy, agriculture, healthcare, banking, higher education, vocational development and scientific research. Tourism
Morocco is accelerating one of the most ambitious tourism and hospitality expansion programmes in Africa as it prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal. The North African destination is planning approximately 60,000 additional hotel beds, significantly expanding accommodation capacity ahead of an expected surge in international demand. At the same
Morocco is advancing a major transport modernisation drive with support from the African Development Bank Group, improving the way visitors move between cities, airports, ports and regional destinations. The programme spans rail capacity, motorway access, logistics links and airport expansion, creating a stronger foundation for tourism growth across the Kingdom. For travellers, the impact is
