What is the fastest growing tourism in Africa?

A year-on-year growth of 634.1% in international arrivals in 2022 is expected to make Morocco the fastest growing destination in Africa, forecasts GlobalData. According to GlobalData's traveller demands & flows database, France, Spain and Germany are expected to be the largest source markets for Morocco in 2022.



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United Arab Emirates was second among the fastest-growing destinations for international arrivals in 2022 after Austria. The country was also the most visited in the region last year with 22.7 million tourist arrivals, surpassing 2019 levels, followed by Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Morocco.

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South Africa, Southern Africa South Africa is a very popular tourist destination in Africa. It is known for its stunning tourist attractions like the Kruger National Park, Table Mountain, Cape Point Nature Reserve, and Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.

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France is the most visited country in the world with 117,109,000 international tourists, thanks to its rich history and iconic landmarks. Mexico comes in second for most visited countries, with 51,128,000 tourists, offering vibrant culture and stunning natural beauty.

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Countries with the highest inbound tourism receipts worldwide 2019-2022. The United States was the country worldwide with the highest international tourism receipts in 2022.

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Top 10 Cities Based on Direct Travel & Tourism GDP in real terms for 2022:
  • Paris - $35.65BN.
  • Beijing - $32.62BN.
  • Orlando - $31.1BN.
  • Shanghai - $29.69BN.
  • Las Vegas - $22.99BN.
  • New York - $21.09BN.
  • Tokyo - $17.97BN.
  • Mexico City - $16.76BN.


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The United States ranks third with 45,037,000 visitors, known for its diverse landscapes and iconic cities.

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Morocco is no stranger to top-ranking tourism destinations. In July, the country appeared on a list of top tourism destinations for 2023 from travel news outlet Travel Awaits. On the ranking, Morocco came in the eighth position, ranking ahead of countries such as Egypt, Turkey, and the UAE.

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Hong Kong. Hong Kong has become the most visited city in the world, surpassing Bangkok in recent times. Hong Kong welcomed 26.6 million visitors! With over 5 million more visitors annually than its closest rival, Hong Kong is expected to host at least 31 million tourists in the near future.

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The Least-Visited Country in the World: Tuvalu According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, the remote Pacific island country Tuvalu is the least-visited country globally.

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For the second year in a row, Switzerland is the best country in the world, according to the U.S News and World report. It was also the No. 1 country from 2017 to 2020 until Canada's win in 2021.

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For the ultimate globetrotting experience, head to Europe and Africa, two continents boasting both historical richness and natural beauty.

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Mauritius, a nation in the southwest of the Indian Ocean, just off the southeast shoreline of Africa, is deemed the safest country in Africa. The island has seen a significant rise in its safety ranking, moving up from the 28th to the 23rd safest country worldwide in 2023, boasting a GPI score of 1.546.

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