Doha: The Moroccan Ministry of Tourism announced Tuesday that the tourism sector generated revenues estimated at 34 billion dirhams (about $3.7 billion) during the first five months of this year, marking an 8 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

According to Qatar News Agency, Fatima Zahra Ammor, Moroccan Minister of Tourism, Industry, Handicrafts, Social and Solidarity Economy, stated that the number of overnight stays during the same period reached 11.8 million, reflecting a 13 percent increase. Additionally, the number of tourists who visited Morocco during this timeframe reached 7.2 million, a 22 percent rise compared to last year.

Ammor emphasized that the ministry is continuing work on the strategic roadmap for the tourism sector for 2023-2026, with a budget of 6 billion dirhams allocated for this initiative. The plan aims to promote and revitalize air transport and enhance investment in tourist accommodation and entertainment facilities.