Who visits Morocco the most?

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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Share of main countries of origin of inbound tourists in Morocco 2020. As of 2020, France was the main destination of tourists entering into Morocco, as it covered nine percent of the total inbound arrivals that year. Spain ranked second with a share of five percent, followed by United Kingdom, Belgium, and Germany.

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Most international tourists who arrived in Morocco in 2020 were from Europe, reaching over one million people. European tourists were significantly higher in number compared to the other regions.

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Morocco is one of the world's top tourist destinations. In 2022 the country welcomed around 11 million visitors. Nearly 550,000 people are directly employed in the tourism sector, which represents 15% of the total working population. Fears that the earthquake would stem the flow of tourists have been quickly allayed.

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The country is relatively safe, peaceful and stable. Moroccan people, both Arabic and Berber, are also noted for their warm hospitality and friendly nature.

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There is rarely violent crime in Morocco and it almost never targets foreigners. The Moroccans are very welcoming and love to share their traditions and culture with foreign tourists. Moroccans love to meet foreigners and practice their English with them…

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Saudi Arabia ranked 1st, with 18 million visitors, followed by United Arab Emirates (UAE), with 15 million visitors.

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One of the most popular things that Morocco is famous for is the cuisine. There are delicious cooked vegetable salads and side dishes, scrumptious soups, tantalizing tajines (stews of meat, vegetables, and fruit), the best couscous you have ever had, and tasty bread used to scoop up each mouth-watering bite.

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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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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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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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Public displays of affection While you may often see people of the same sex hugging and holding hands in Morocco, this is only a sign of friendship. Public displays of affection between opposite sexes such as kissing are not allowed, while homosexuality is illegal in Morocco.

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Public displays of affection While you may often see people of the same sex hugging and holding hands in Morocco, this is only a sign of friendship. Public displays of affection between opposite sexes such as kissing are not allowed, while homosexuality is illegal in Morocco.

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Morocco allows the consumption of alcohol. Alcohol must be purchased and consumed in licensed hotels, bars, and tourist areas. You can also buy alcohol in most major supermarkets. The alcohol section is usually in a separate room from the main supermarket.

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The truth is Marrakech rarely has violent crimes and when it does happen, these cases almost never target tourists. You can walk around the city with good peace of mind knowing that the chances of getting attacked or mugged are very small.

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It's not as busy as the high season, so you can often get good deals on accommodations and tours, but the weather is generally more pleasant than in the peak summer heat or the chill of winter. A piece of advice: Morocco is not expensive so even if you visit during the high season, it won't really cost a lot.

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