Significant Growth in Morocco's Travel Revenues
As of the end of August 2026, Morocco's travel revenues reached an impressive 97.926 billion dirhams (MMDH), marking a substantial increase of 9.7% compared to the same period in 2025, according to the Office of Foreign Exchange. This growth highlights the resilience and recovery of the tourism sector within the country, which has been a critical component of Morocco's economy.
Insights into Foreign Investments and Expenditure Trends
In its monthly report on external trade for August 2026, the Office of Foreign Exchange also noted a 6.6% rise in travel expenditures, which totaled 23.305 billion dirhams, up from 21.865 billion dirhams a year earlier. The travel balance remains positive at 74.621 billion dirhams, reflecting a 10.8% increase compared to the end of August 2025. Furthermore, revenues from Moroccan expatriates (MRE) surged by 9%, reaching 89.215 billion dirhams, compared to 81.846 billion dirhams at the same time last year. Additionally, direct foreign investments (IDE) in Morocco saw a remarkable 17% increase, amounting to 47.318 billion dirhams, while expenditures fell by 33.9% to 12.984 billion dirhams, resulting in a net flow of IDE at 34.334 billion dirhams, up 65% from August 2025. Moroccan direct investments abroad (IDME) also rose significantly, reaching 6.667 billion dirhams, an increase from 2.358 billion dirhams in the previous year.
As reported by leseco.ma.
