The Kingdom of Morocco continues to attract travelers from year to year. Its annual air capacity is proof of this. In 2024, 14,790 flights were recorded, including 14,062 flights with the National Royal Air Morocco company for the Destination Maroc. And 284 flights per week, 270 flights of which are made by the same company. With this new concept of the Moroccan National Tourism Office concerning the organization of the CAN-2025 in Morocco, it will be necessary to expect an increase in thefts to the kingdom. Already, African professionals in the tourism sector plan to build win-win partnerships with their Moroccan counterparts. Objective: to promote the Moroccan destination at this period of the big feast of African football. We know that tourism is an important economic sector for Morocco with 7.3 % contribution to GDP. First destination in Africa, Morocco today occupies 29th place worldwide. There are more than 8,000 historic monuments, 9 UNESCO world heritage, more than 30 medinas…
The revelation was made on Thursday, April 3, 2025, by the sales manager of the office of the Moroccan National Tourism Office for Africa, Majida Chtioui. It was in the favor of a workshop with Speed Networking format, organized for African professionals in the tourism sector from Senegal, Burkina, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, Burkina and Mali with their Moroccan counterparts. He was in line with a familiarization trip in order to make them discover the diversity of Morocco, land of light where they were able to discover all the potential of Casablanca, Rabat and Tangier. Now, it will be a question of boosting Moroccan tourism at the next African football African Cup scheduled from December 21 to January 18, 2026.
During her presentation, Majida Chtioui emphasized the choice of the Kingdom of Morocco as an essential tourist destination today. Because “It is a unique destination that has no competitor”. This, for several reasons. “Morocco is the most stable and surest country in the MENA region. It is also one of the highest growth rates in the MENA region; the 5th economic power in Africa with a GDP of $ 125 billion in 2024 and 1st African destination most connected to Europe”, Rejoices Majida Chtioui. And to specify: “If there is one thing that immediately attracts attention when you arrive in Morocco, it is undoubtedly its light. This light has a power of inspiration and energy and arouses the desire to come back and discover the multiple riches that this land has to offer. Much more than a country to visit, it is a country to live through its arts, its living culture, its craft, its modernity and much more.
Like at home
Through this presentation, it appears that even if Morocco is linked to its traditions, it also offers all the advantages of modernity. “As you can see from the card, Morocco is the hub for Africa and the bridge to the world. Due to direct flights from the main African, European, Mena, United States and Canada countries, Morocco has become very accessible to most travelers, mainly Africa and Europe”, underlines our interlocutor.
Speaking of the annual air capacity, she adds that “14,790 flights were made in 2024, including 14,062 flights by the national company Royal Air Maroc. And 284 flights are Made each week including 270 flights with the Royal Air Maroc. This is to tell you that 95 % of thefts are made by the national company Royal Air Maroc ”.
Hospitality, cultural heritage, gastronomy, nature and especially niche products are the assets of the Kingdom of Morocco to develop its destination.
-“Indeed, Morocco has a long tradition of hospitality. This tradition is at the heart of Moroccan culture. Whatever the door to which you strike, you will be welcomed with warm hospitality and you can never leave without even having a glass of Moroccan tea with mint. It means something once happened in Morocco, you will feel at home”. Word of the sales manager of the ONMT office for Africa.
About nature, she declares that “The Moroccan landscape allowing you to explore the astonishing diversity of Morocco and especially to flee your daily routine. Morocco has breathtaking landscapes with 9 national parks, diversified landscapes, mountains and deserts”. Before recalling that Moroccan gastronomy is one of the best kitchens in the world.
“This gastronomy is famous for its daring flavors, fresh ingredients and its use of unique spices”, she said.
With regard to cultural heritage, it is only enough to program a circuit of the Imperial cities of the Kingdom, namely Fez, Meknes, Rabat, Marrakech.
Morocco today has more than 8,000 historic monuments, 9 UNESCO world heritage, more than 30 medinas, more than 1200 years of stories and more than 5 dynasties. And with regard to niche products, it should be noted that Morocco was elected best golf destination by Igto in 2010. For the record, there are 54 golf courses in Morocco.
For Wellbeing, Morocco, beautifully surrounded by coastlines, houses a varied offer of well-being and cures like thalassotherapy, massage, traditional Moroccan hammam…
El Hadj Abhaidara from Morocco
