Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Morocco Expands Hotel Capacity for 2030 World Cup
Morocco is planning to add 60,000 more hotel beds by 2030 when it co-hosts the World Cup with Portugal and Spain.
The government is investing a lot of money to improve roads, airports, and other infrastructure.
They want to attract more tourists, especially from places like China and the United States.
Morocco is also trying to make its capital, Rabat, a bigger hub for cultural and sports events.
The goal is to make the country a top destination for visitors and create long-term benefits for tourism.
Morocco plans to add 60,000 hotel beds by 2030, increasing capacity by a fifth.
The government is investing over $20 billion in infrastructure for the 2030 World Cup.
Morocco aims to attract 26 million visitors by 2030, up from 20 million currently.
Tourism revenue is expected to reach a record 161 billion dirhams by 2027.
Efforts are being made to diversify tourism beyond traditional destinations like Marrakech and Agadir.
- Who
- Morocco's government and tourism minister Fatim-Zahra Ammor
- What
- Expansion of hotel capacity and infrastructure ahead of the 2030 World Cup
- When
- By 2030
- Where
- Morocco, co-hosting with Portugal and Spain
- Why
- To boost tourism and leverage the World Cup for lasting gains
Tourism Expansion
Infrastructure Development
Tourism Growth
Tourism Expansion
Morocco aims to attract 26 million visitors by 2030, leveraging the 2030 World Cup to boost tourism.
Infrastructure Development
Critics may argue that such rapid expansion could lead to over-tourism and strain local resources.
Infrastructure Investment
Tourism Expansion
The government is investing over $20 billion in rail, road, airports, and stadiums to support the World Cup and tourism.
Infrastructure Development
Some may question the financial feasibility and long-term benefits of such massive infrastructure projects.
- Current Hotel Beds
- 300,000
- Additional Hotel Beds Planned
- 60,000
- Tourism Revenue 2025
- 138 billion dirhams
- Tourism Revenue 2027
- 161 billion dirhams
- Tourism Revenue 2027
- 161 billion dirhams
- Investment in Infrastructure
- 190 billion dirhams ($20 billion)
- Target Visitors by 2030
- 26 million
- Current Visitors
- 20 million