News Briefing for May 2024

May 23      Minister of Tourism said in an interview that Morocco has launched plans to promote Morocco as a tourism destination with the goal of welcoming 26 million tourists by 2030.


May 16      In a new report published, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development projected an annual growth rate of 3% for Morocco’s economy in 2024.


May 15       The demand of Moroccans for electric cars remains limited due to technical reasons and consumption culture, with gasoline and diesel cars continuing to dominate the national market. The cost of batteries used in electric cars significantly impacts Moroccan consumer interest despite the remarkable increase in foreign investments in this sector, particularly from China.


May 10       The Ministry of Tourism reported that Morocco’s tourism sector recorded a record number exceeding 1.3 million tourists by April 2024, recording a remarkable growth of 17 % compared to April 2023.


May 6        Morocco’s unemployment rate has surged to a 25-year high of 13.7% in the first quarter of 2024, driven by a prolonged drought, the informal sector’s expansion, outdated data collection and unreported employment, according to a recent Bloomberg report.


May 6       Spanish newspaper Atalayar revealed that Morocco has surpassed China, Japan, and India to become the main exporter of the automotive sector to the European Union. The kingdom uses modern factories, industrial complexes, qualified employees and low production costs to create a strong commercial landscape, with a production turnover that reached more than 535,000 cars.