Moroccan desert tourism sees surge in popularity

Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts, Fatima Zahra Ammor said desert tourism destinations increasingly attract Moroccan and international visitors. 

In 2024, the southern regions of Morocco saw 197,000 tourists stay in local accommodations, marking a 12% increase compared to 2023 and a 53% rise from 2019. 

Overnight stays in these regions reached 494,000, representing a 15% increase from 2023 and a 61% rise from 2019.

Desert tourism also benefits from the sector’s road map, which spans from 2023 to 2026. 

The plan includes several thematic routes focused on deserts and oases, beaches and water sports, cultural circuits, and kasbahs, all designed to attract more visitors to these unique destinations.