RABAT, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Morocco has put its security forces on high alert on the New Year's Eve, local media reported on Sunday.

Morocco has deployed some 60,000 policemen on the New Year's Eve, the news website Alyaoum24.com reported.

The policemen will reinforce security measures throughout the kingdom, especially in sensitive sites such as tourist attractions and diplomatic venues.

Millions of tourists, including many world celebrities, choose Morocco as a destination to celebrate the New Year.