Morocco Launches Record Investment of 35 Billion Dirhams to Enhance Tourism and Hospitality in Preparation for the 2030 World Cup
Morocco continues its efforts to develop the tourism and hospitality sector by launching a massive investment plan worth 4 billion USD (approximately 35 billion dirhams), aimed at increasing hotel capacity and meeting expected global demand as it prepares to co-host the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal. This initiative seeks to bolster Morocco’s position as a global tourism and sports destination.
The plan includes the creation of around 25,000 new hotel rooms through approximately 700 investment projects, with 75 percent of these located in major cities such as Casablanca, Marrakech, Rabat, Fes, Agadir, and Tangier. It will rely primarily on funding from Moroccan investors, ensuring a balanced distribution of hotel infrastructure among the cities hosting matches.
Data indicates that the tourism sector recorded a remarkable performance in 2025, welcoming about 20 million tourists, an increase of 14 percent compared to the previous year. Revenue surged to 115 billion dirhams, highlighting the importance of enhancing infrastructure to support the anticipated economic and tourism growth during the World Cup.
These investments coincide with projects aimed at upgrading sports facilities, as Morocco has allocated around 17 billion dirhams to modernize five stadiums according to FIFA and African Confederation standards. Additionally, a massive stadium is being constructed in Casablanca, with the Grand Hassan II Stadium, seating 115,000 spectators, being a contender to host the final match, competing with major venues in Spain. This reflects the kingdom’s ambition to establish itself as a global hub for tourism and sports.
