Spanish Tourists Withdraw from Morocco in Protest
The escalating concerns surrounding the situation in Ceuta have led Spanish citizens to make a significant yet straightforward decision: to **abandon Morocco as a vacation destination this year**. This form of protest, devoid of banners or mass gatherings, effectively condemns a nation that has encroached upon Spanish territory, jeopardizing the defense of national borders and sovereignty. Such individual consumer choices reflect a growing sentiment among Spaniards who feel their financial support should not bolster the tourism economy of a country perceived as blackmailing Spain. In essence, this movement represents a profound act of solidarity with the residents of Ceuta.
Morocco, once complicit with Sánchez's government, now watches the landscape shift beneath its feet, as Spanish tourists, a crucial demographic for its tourism sector, begin to reconsider their travel plans. According to official data from the Moroccan Office des Changes, travelers from Spain contributed a remarkable 17.116 billion dirhams in travel revenue in 2024, translating to approximately 1.6 billion euros. This figure accounted for about 15.2% of Morocco's total international tourism revenue.
Following record highs of 16.458 billion dirhams in 2023 and 14.036 billion dirhams in 2022, Morocco also celebrated a new tourism milestone in 2025, hosting nearly 19.8 million international visitors, with approximately 4.1 million arriving from Spain—a nearly 13% increase, solidifying Spain's position as Morocco's second-largest source market. However, amidst this international tourism boom—Marrakech welcomed 14.1 million visitors by August, marking a 4.5% rise from the previous year—the ongoing migratory pressure has caused a notable decline in Spanish bookings, leading to cancellations and reports of
As reported by okdiario.com.
