Moroccan Exports Plummet 18% as COVID-19 Hits Auto and Textile Sectors
11 August 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has had repercussions on Moroccan exports, which fell by 18.3% in the first half of 2020.
Agriculture
Spain Faces Agricultural Labor Shortage as Moroccan Seasonal Workers Depart
7 August 2020
Spanish professionals in the berry sector are looking for labor, especially after the repatriation of 7,200 Moroccan seasonal workers a few weeks ago.
Apple Harvest Begins in France as COVID-19 Blocks Moroccan Seasonal Workers
7 August 2020
The harvest of the first apples has started in Tarn-et-Garonne with a glaring lack of seasonal workers, all blocked in Morocco due to Covid-19.
Morocco Emerges as Key Rival to France in Growing Edible Flower Market
26 July 2020
Morocco is one of the biggest competitors to France in the production of edible flowers.
Morocco’s Agriculture Minister Refutes Claims of Pesticide Contamination in Mint Crops
24 July 2020
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests, Aziz Akhannouch, is outraged by the allegations that claim that any "mouse medicine" would be in (…)
Cochineal Infestation Spreads to Northern Morocco’s Prickly Pear Crops
24 July 2020
Known for their damage to prickly pear plantations in central and southern Morocco, cochineal insects are now spreading to the north of the country.
Moroccan Chamber Elections Marred by Widespread Irregularities, MPs Allege
18 July 2020
Many irregularities were recorded during the elections of the professional chambers of commerce, industry, services, agriculture and maritime fisheries.
Spain Leads Global Demand for Moroccan Peppers, Importing 45% of Exports
18 July 2020
131.29 million kilos of Moroccan peppers were exported in 2019 worldwide, an increase of 29.1% over 5 years. Spain is the leading exporting country with 45% of exports (59.06 (…)
Morocco Ranks 4th Globally in Clementine and Mandarin Production
8 July 2020
Just like last year, Morocco is the 4th largest producer of clementines and mandarins in the world.
Moroccan Olive Oil from Kelaâ des Sraghna and Rhamna Regions Seeks Certification
3 July 2020
The Department of Agriculture has called on the expertise of the Phyto Consulting firm to develop a distinctive sign of origin and a specific quality for the olive oil from (…)