Spanish Food Companies Flock to Morocco, Seeking Growth Opportunities
14 February 2024
Many Spanish food companies are setting up in Morocco to take advantage of the benefits it offers.
Agriculture
Morocco’s Avocado Exports Surge Amid Water Scarcity Concerns
12 February 2024
Moroccan farmers continue to produce avocados for export, despite the water stress the kingdom is experiencing. The export volume of this product has already reached 30,000 tons.
Drought-Hit Morocco Sees Watermelon Prices Soar Amid Supply Concerns
8 February 2024
Despite the ban on watermelon cultivation in certain regions of Morocco, significant quantities of this fruit remain available on the Moroccan market, raising questions about (…)
Moroccan Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Water Diversion Amid Drought Crisis
8 February 2024
The authorities of the commune of Ben Maachou Oulad Abbou in the province of Berrechid have seized dozens of pumps and engines used by farmers to divert irrigation water from (…)
Morocco’s Agricultural Boom: Spanish Investors Fuel Desert Greenhouse Expansion
8 February 2024
After signing the free trade agreement with the United States in 2004-2005, Morocco attracted foreign investors to exploit part of its agricultural land. A windfall seized by (…)
Drought-Stricken Moroccan City Bans Watermelon Farming to Conserve Water
7 February 2024
To cope with the severe drought and water stress, the governor of El Jadida has decided, among other things, to ban the cultivation of watermelons, melons and carrots.
Is Spain fed by Morocco?
3 February 2024
Spain will become more dependent on Morocco to feed its population within a decade, warned SOS Rural, highlighting the perverse effects of the drought on the Spanish (…)
French Farmers Protest Surge in Moroccan Tomato Imports Amid Growing Trade Tensions
2 February 2024
France is by far Morocco’s main customer with 51% of the production sold abroad. The Moroccan tomato thus outperforms the French and Spanish ones, but voices are rising to ban (…)
Morocco Faces Date Shortage Concerns Ahead of Ramadan
1 February 2024
A few weeks before the holy month of Ramadan, doubts remain about the availability of dates in sufficient quantity and at affordable prices.
Morocco Destroys Excess Watermelon Fields to Conserve Water
1 February 2024
The authorities of the commune of Zagora have proceeded to the destruction of watermelon and melon fields whose area exceeds that set by the governor of the province as part of (…)