The minister also indicated that the tourism sector currently employs 827,000 people, with the creation of 25,000 new positions in the space of one year, noting that these results were obtained thanks to the measures put in place, in accordance with the High Royal Guidelines. , in particular the emergency plan of 2 billion dirhams, as well as the development of a new roadmap for the tourism sector, with a budget of 6.1 billion dirhams.
Referring to the “Cap Hospitality” program, which is part of Morocco’s preparations to host the 2025 African Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup, Ms. Ammor stressed that it aims to accelerate the modernization of establishments of classified tourist accommodation, with the aim of renovating 25,000 rooms, thanks to an investment of 2 billion dirhams.
Regarding the qualification of human resources in the tourism sector, the minister mentioned the launch of 14 new professional and higher training courses, support for programs aimed at improving the training offer in the fields of tourism and the hotel industry in partnership with the Office for Vocational Training and Labor Promotion (OFPPT), as well as the launch of the “Kafaa” program.
-Regarding internal tourism, the minister affirmed that it now constitutes an essential pillar of the tourism sector in Morocco, with nearly 8.5 million nights spent in classified hotels in 2024, or 30% of total nights. in these establishments.
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