18.3 billion dirhams (MMDH). This is the amount published by the Department of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF) and relating to losses in the tourism sector due to the new coronavirus crisis, at the end of the first seven months of 2020, i.e. a drop in revenue of 44.1%.
Revenues show a decline of 90.1%, for the month of July alone, indicates the DEPF in its September economic note. Tourist arrivals and overnight stays recorded in classified accommodation establishments fell by 63.5% and 59.1% respectively at the end of June 2020.
On August 3, a program contract of 21 measures was signed, covering the period from 2020 to 2022, to mitigate the harmful impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the tourism sector and accelerate its recovery. This document links public and private actors at the national and regional level to regain pre-crisis performance.
According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), 115 destinations have moderated international travel restrictions (53% of all destinations worldwide). Of this batch, 2 have lifted all restrictions, while 113 maintain restrictions in place.
source: bladi.net
