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Morocco's Legal Cannabis Industry Scales Up: Production Hits 4,082 Tons as License Approvals Surge
Morocco's regulated cannabis sector achieved significant growth in 2024, with production reaching 4,082.4 tons and an average yield of 20 quintals per hectare, according to the National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis Activities (ANRCA).
The agency reported a dramatic increase in licensing, issuing 3,371 permits in 2024, compared to just 430 in the previous year. Of these licenses, 3,056 were granted for cultivation and production, benefiting 2,907 farmers. The remaining 315 licenses were distributed among 158 operators for various activities including processing, marketing, export, seed importing, transportation, and nursery establishment.
The legal cannabis cultivation area expanded to 2,169 hectares in 2024, with 2,647 farmers organized into 189 cooperatives. The sector demonstrated a strategic balance between local and imported varieties. The indigenous "Beldia" variety dominated cultivation, covering 1,701 hectares and yielding 2,786.7 tons at 17 quintals per hectare. Imported varieties, planted across 468 hectares, produced 1,295.7 tons with a higher yield of 28 quintals per hectare.
ANRCA's monitoring throughout 2024 confirmed strict adherence to regulatory standards across all cannabis-related activities, indicating the sector's growing maturity. The agency implemented several support initiatives, including guidelines for using locally grown "Beldia" cannabis seeds and financial assistance for small farmers. Additionally, ANRCA conducted international market exploration missions to promote Moroccan cannabis products globally.
Looking toward 2025, ANRCA's strategic priorities include strengthening operational safety and profitability, expanding international market access, and fostering socio-economic development in cannabis-producing regions. These initiatives aim to further establish Morocco's position in the global legal cannabis market while maintaining robust regulatory oversight.
This comprehensive approach reflects Morocco's commitment to developing a sustainable and legally compliant cannabis industry while supporting local farmers and expanding international trade opportunities.
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