Tangier tops 1.31 million overnight stays and strengthens its tourism rank

This update focuses on Tangier tourism overnight stays. Tangier is confirming its tourism momentum with more than 1.31 million overnight stays by the end of July, a signal closely watched by Moroccans living abroad who are considering trips, property purchases or rental projects back home.

Tangier tourism overnight stays on a steady rise

According to the National Tourism Observatory (ONT), classified hotels in Tangier recorded 1,318,029 overnight stays between January and July. This is a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2025.

This volume accounts for 5% of all overnight stays recorded nationwide. Tangier therefore ranks as Morocco’s fourth tourism destination, behind Marrakech (32%), Agadir (19%) and Casablanca (7%).

Hotels and classified accommodation in Tangier posted an average occupancy rate close to 58% over the first seven months of the year, two points above the national average of 56%.

July puts pressure on hotel capacity

In July alone, the trend remained strong. Tangier exceeded 257,000 tourism overnight stays, a 7% year-on-year increase.

Occupancy reached around 73% of available capacity. In practice, this means rooms are getting scarce in high season, especially in the areas most popular with families and Moroccans coming from abroad.

For those returning in summer or planning longer stays, this surge in Tangier tourism overnight stays makes early booking almost essential to avoid last-minute price spikes and fully booked hotels.

A region with room for MRE projects

At regional level, in Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, total overnight stays reached 2.13 million over the same period. Growth is more modest, around 1%, but the region still represents 8% of all overnight stays nationwide.

The average occupancy rate in the region stands at 46%. This shows that, outside central Tangier, there is still room to develop new accommodation, guesthouses or serviced residences.

For Moroccans abroad considering buying an apartment to rent, a family house or a small tourism project, these figures send several signals:

• strong demand in Tangier city during peak season;
• remaining potential in other parts of the region;
• a market increasingly structured around classified and declared accommodation.

Rising Tangier tourism overnight stays may push up property prices and seasonal rents, but they also boost the city’s visibility for airlines, cruise operators and investors.

A national market on an upward trend

Across Morocco, total overnight stays reached 25.85 million by the end of July, an 8% increase compared to last year. The national occupancy rate stands at 56%.

For Moroccans living abroad, this confirms a clear trend: Morocco is becoming a busy destination all year round. This can make some trips more expensive, but it also adds value to properties purchased for holiday rentals or for a future return.

Before launching a project, it remains wise to compare these tourism figures with up-to-date official statistics and key economic indicators from national institutions. Overnight stays provide a useful base, but they cannot replace on-the-ground market research, district by district.

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