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Morocco Gains Ground with GCC Travellers as Summer Holiday Choices Expand

Morocco is gaining ground among GCC travellers as summer holiday choices expand beyond traditional European destinations, supported by record tourism growth, stronger regional interest and the country’s diverse mix of coastline, culture, gastronomy and family experiences.

Morocco welcomed a record 19.8 million tourist arrivals in 2025, up 14 percent year-on-year, while tourism receipts reached MAD138 billion, increasing 21 percent. Momentum has continued during this year, with 9.4 million visitors recorded during the first half of the year, up six percent compared with the same period in 2025.

 Interest from the Gulf is also becoming more visible. Wego’s Summer 2026 data ranked Morocco among the five most-searched international destinations for travellers from Saudi Arabia, reflecting growing demand for destinations that combine accessibility, culture, leisure and value.

The trend comes as Morocco looks to the Middle East as an important source market in its drive to attract 26 million visitors annually by 2030.

 On Morocco’s Atlantic coast, Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort reflects this broader tourism proposition. Set across 250 hectares with seven kilometres of coastline, the resort features 500 rooms and suites, 15 restaurants and bars, an 18-hole Gary Player-designed golf course, wellness facilities and a wide range of family and leisure activities.

 Jacques Claudel, general manager of Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, said, “GCC travellers are increasingly exploring a broader range of destinations that offer more than a traditional summer break. Morocco combines culture, coastline, gastronomy and hospitality in a way that appeals particularly to families and multi-generational travellers.”