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The Moroccan tourism sector is set to create 894,000 direct jobs by 2025, surpassing the targets outlined in the roadmap.
The Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts, Social Economy, and Solidarity announced that the number of direct jobs in tourism has increased from 802,000 in 2022 to 894,000 in 2025, resulting in an addition of 92,000 jobs over three years, exceeding the goal of creating an additional 80,000 jobs by 2026.
The same source highlighted that these positive results are accompanied by strong growth indicators in tourism. Morocco welcomed approximately 20 million tourists in 2025, surpassing the set goal of 17.5 million, with travel revenues reaching 138 billion dirhams, an increase of 18 billion dirhams above the target for 2026.
The ministry quoted Tourism Minister Fatima Zahra Amour, stating, “Our goal with the various measures implemented under the 2023–2026 roadmap is to achieve a tangible impact on the lives of citizens.” She emphasized that these figures reflect the effectiveness of the adopted strategy and the role of tourism as a driver for growth and job creation.
