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Morocco Halts Shellfish Harvesting Near Essaouira Amid Toxin Concerns

Unsafe Toxin Levels Detected in Local Mussels Prompt Immediate Action Morocco's Department of Maritime Fisheries has announced a suspension of shellfish harvesting and sales from the Oum Toyour-Chouika area in Essaouira due to marine toxins detected at hazardous levels.  The National Institute......

Sharp Decline in Tan-Tan Fish Landings: Industry Faces Uncertain Future

The fishing industry at Tan-Tan's port has encountered significant challenges, with the quantity of pelagic fish landings plummeting by a staggering 63% in the first half of the year, amounting to a mere 7,351 tonnes. By the Numbers: A Grim Report The National Office of Fisheries (ONP) released......

Morocco's Ambitious Irrigation Expansion: Cultivating a Sustainable Agricultural Future

In a bold move to address ongoing water scarcity concerns, Morocco has unveiled plans to significantly expand its water-saving irrigation systems. The initiative, announced by Mohamed Sadiki, Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests, aims to cover one million......

Morocco Sets Sights on Becoming a Key Player in the Global Halal Market

The Halal Morocco Forum explores the country's potential for significant growth in the global halal market. In a bid to bolster its position in the burgeoning global halal market, Morocco recently hosted the sixth edition of the Halal Morocco Forum in Casablanca. Abderrahim Taibi, director of the......

Morocco's Fishing Industry Navigates Shifting Tides

In a recent report from the National Office of Fisheries (ONP), Morocco's inshore and artisanal fishing sector witnessed a subtle downward shift in the first five months of 2024. The value of marketed products dipped by 1% to 4.37 billion dirhams, while the weight of these products declined by 7%......

Revitalizing Morocco's Weekly Souks: A Billion Dirham Initiative

In a significant move to bolster the vibrant tradition of weekly souks (markets) across Morocco, the government has allocated a staggering one billion dirhams to an ambitious rehabilitation program. This multifaceted initiative, unveiled by Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit, aims to address the challenges......

Tarfaya Port Witnesses 51% Surge in Fishing Landings

In a remarkable display of the region's thriving fishing industry, the port of Tarfaya has witnessed a staggering 51% increase in coastal and artisanal fishing landings during the first three months of the current year. According to the National Fisheries Office (ONP)'s latest report on coastal......

Dakhla Port's Q1 Fishing Haul Soars 46%, Boosting Local Economy

In an impressive demonstration of resilience, the port of Dakhla experienced a remarkable 46% surge in coastal and small-scale fishing landings during the first quarter of 2024, as reported by the National Fisheries Office (ONP). This surge amounted to an astounding 22,918 tonnes, significantly surpassing......

Fisheries Deal Dilemma: EU Braces for Potential Fallout with Morocco

Spain's Minister of Agriculture, Luis Planas, recently addressed the ongoing tension surrounding the fisheries agreement between the European Union (EU) and Morocco. Planas asserted that the EU is prepared to navigate any scenario that may arise from the contentious issue. The minister's remarks......