Who is the richest woman in Morocco?

Biography. One of Morocco's most powerful businesswomen and North Africa's wealthiest female entrepreneurs, Salwa Idriss Akhannouch is the founder and chief executive officer of the Aksal Group, a Moroccan leader in luxury goods, department stores and shopping malls.



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H&P data suggests that the number of super-wealthy individuals residing in Marrakech grew by 55% between 2012 and 2022. The Moroccan city is now home to 900 millionaires, 8 centi-millionaires (individuals with a network of $100 million), and two billionaires.

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As of 2021, Moroccan residents abroad constituted the leading nationality of tourists travelling to Morocco, followed by French nationals. The shares occupied by these groups of travelers reached 65 percent and 13 percent, respectively. Moreover, Spain accounted for 2.7 percent of the international tourists.

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According to Salary Explorer, the average salary in Morocco is 233,000 MAD per year. As per the exchange rates in May 2023, this amounts to approximately USD 23,290 per year. This is less than the annual average salaries of the US (USD 56,310) and many European countries.

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There are significant ties with West African and Sahel countries and Morocco maintains good relationships with Senegal, Gabon and Burkina Faso.

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8 best places to visit in Morocco
  • Anti-Atlas. Best for hiking and outdoor adventures. ...
  • Marrakesh. Best place for romance. ...
  • Aït Ben Haddou. Best place for blockbuster movie scenes. ...
  • Taghazout Bay. Best place for chilled beach vibes. ...
  • Essaouira. Best place for a one-stop city and beach vacation. ...
  • Sahara Desert. ...
  • Fez. ...
  • Tangier.


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What is Morocco known for? If anything, it's the colorful markets, or souks. For visitors, the heart of every medina is the souk. Here are enough colorful displays of spices, leatherwork, clothes, and brassware to excite every photographer—and entice every shopper.

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Morocco is known for its Medinas, which are cities' historical downtowns and the place to hunt for traditional handicrafts. All Moroccan handicrafts, like jewelry, rugs, leather items and teapots can be found in the Medina.

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