AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism Finance: Morocco’s travel receipts climbed 13.4% to MAD 79.01 billion through July, with travel-services surplus up 15.7% to MAD 59.08 billion, as visitor numbers and overnight stays kept rising. Air Travel Demand: Airports of Morocco reported 22.28 million passengers in the first seven months of 2026 (+8.77%), led by Casablanca Mohammed V and Marrakech-Menara, with European traffic driving international growth. GCC Momentum: Morocco is seeing faster interest from Gulf travellers, with 9.4 million visitors in H1 2026 (+6%) and Morocco ranking among top-searched destinations for Saudi travellers—boosted by Atlantic coast resorts and wellness offerings. Desert Tourism Spotlight: A Merzouga Sahara camp experience is highlighted for camel treks, Berber hospitality, and stargazing in Erg Chebbi dunes. Spain-Ceuta Fallout (Border & Safety): Spain’s Ceuta crisis remains in the spotlight, with reports of daily sexual assaults and police identifying jihadism-linked backgrounds among some entrants—while Madrid signals King Felipe VI’s possible visit to Ceuta/Melilla, a move that could further strain Morocco-Spain relations.
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