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Morocco expands tourism, 5G, AI and aerospace

Entities: Brazil · LATAM · South Africa · Morocco Tourism Office · Othmane Baba

Overview

Morocco’s tourism drive remained strong into late 2026. The National Tourism Office (ONMT) kept its tender to redesign the “Pavillon Maroc” for major travel fairs in 2027, while airport traffic hit a record 18.83 million passengers in the first half of the year – an 8.8 % increase year‑on‑year, driven by European demand and growing flows from the Americas, Africa and North America.

A notable component of the tourism surge was a 14 % rise in Brazilian arrivals, with 30,132 visitors recorded through June 2026. The growth followed the expansion of the Royal Air Maroc Casablanca‑São Paulo route to four weekly Boeing 787‑9 flights and an upcoming fifth service, alongside an interline agreement with LATAM to ease connections from Brazil.

In the aerospace sector, Morocco’s national pavilion at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 continued to showcase more than 155 firms, 25 000 workers and roughly US$3 billion in export revenue, highlighting a 42 % local‑content rate and 17 % annual growth. The joint stand with Italy’s Lombardia Aerospace Cluster, representing 24 Italian companies and €6.3 billion in turnover, underscored bilateral efforts to attract investment and position Morocco as a strategic hub for aerospace, defence and space programmes.

These developments complement earlier progress in 5G rollout, AI‑driven labour‑market forecasts and the country’s 2030 economic objectives.

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Morocco Boosts Tourism from Brazil as Visitor Numbers Rise 14%

    Morocco saw a 14 % rise in Brazilian tourists in early 2026, driven by a revived Casablanca‑Sao Paulo flight and a new LATAM interline deal; a fifth weekly flight is planned for October.

  2. 14 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 10 sources
    Morocco and Italy showcase aerospace clusters at Farnborough Airshow 2026

    Italy’s Lombardia Aerospace Cluster and Morocco’s national pavilion will showcase their aerospace sectors at the Farnborough Airshow 2026, highlighting thousands of jobs, multi‑billion‑euro revenues and aims to

  3. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Morocco tourism office unveils new pavilion plan for 2027 international travel fairs

    Morocco’s tourism office is redesigning its pavilion for seven major 2027 travel fairs to expand partnerships, while Moroccan airports logged an 8.8% rise to 18.8 million passengers in the first half of 2026.

  4. 26 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Morocco's tourism surge showcased on Travellers Choice agents' northern tour

    Eight Travellers Choice agents toured Morocco's north, noting rapid tourism growth to 20 million visitors by 2025 and infrastructure upgrades ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

  5. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    North Africa tourism hits record levels in Morocco and Egypt

    Morocco saw 19.8 M tourists in 2025, boosting GDP and jobs, while Egypt logged 6.1 M visitors Jan‑Apr 2026, driven by the Grand Egyptian Museum and record revenues.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Morocco showcases tourism on Las Vegas Sphere with Visit Morocco campaign

    Morocco’s tourism board debuted a viral Visit Morocco campaign on the Las Vegas Sphere, becoming the first nation to advertise on the iconic screen and boosting global visibility ahead of major sporting events.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Air France expands Morocco routes as Moroccan airport traffic reaches 12.3 million passengers

    Air France adds flights to Morocco as the country’s airports record 12.3 million passengers in early 2026, with strong growth in both international and domestic traffic.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Maroc Telecom drives 5G rollout and digital connectivity across Africa

    Maroc Telecom earned a regional award for expanding internet access in Africa, while Morocco is highlighted in the Ericsson report for rapid 5G Fixed Wireless Access deployment and supportive regulation.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Morocco Expands Youth Development Dialogue and Gaming Startup Ecosystem

    Morocco’s youth development programme has engaged over 40,000 participants, while the country’s gaming ecosystem now hosts about 100 startups, 2,000 developers and 150 associations, signaling growing economic‑c

  10. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Morocco tourism office showcases destination in Las Vegas, aims for 2.3 million business tourists by 2030

    Morocco’s tourism office promoted the country on Las Vegas’s LED Sphere, reported record 2025 figures and aims for 2.3 million business tourists by 2030, backing the goal with new conference venues and expanded

  11. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Rabat aims to become Africa’s leading gaming hub

    Morocco plans to turn Rabat into Africa’s gaming hub, training 10,000 youths and targeting €2.6 bn in revenues by 2030.

  12. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Morocco's FM6SS and ABA LIFE launch AI‑focused health tech joint venture

    FM6SS and ABA LIFE have formed a joint venture to advance AI‑driven digital health in Morocco, planning research, tele‑medicine, training of 100,000 professionals and a HealthTech hub, with rollout starting Oct

  13. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Tourism growth accelerates in Morocco's Agadir and across Algeria

    Agadir welcomed 607,894 tourists by May 2026, while Algeria invested 11 bn dinars to upgrade 470 beaches, boosting diverse summer activities and demand.

  14. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Morocco unveils AI Future Lab rally and TechnoVentures startup incubator

    Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition launched the AI Future Lab rally for 1,000 youths and announced TechnoVentures, a new seven‑month incubator selecting 20 digital startups.

  15. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Morocco expands digital infrastructure and online mobility for tourists and remote workers

    Morocco enhances 5G and online services to attract tourists and digital nomads, while scooter rentals shift to digital platforms for easier mobility.

  16. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Morocco climbs to 22nd place in global tourism rankings for 2025

    Morocco rose to 22nd in global tourist arrivals for 2025, hosting 19.8 million visitors and earning $14.8 billion, thanks to a 2023 tourism roadmap and continued growth in early 2026.

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