Aquaculture on the rise in Morocco – Aquaculture is redefining the future of global fish production and Morocco is emerging as an example of innovation and sustainable growth. With the approval of two new funding programmes worth 300 million dirhams, the National Aquaculture Development Agency (ANDA) has given a further boost to a sector that is transforming the economic landscape of the country and beyond.
In 2024, Morocco granted 322 new licences for farms dedicated to aquaculture, a clear demonstration of unprecedented expansion. To support this development, the government has launched an ambitious strategic plan for 2025, which includes 22 new projects designed to attract domestic and foreign investment. In parallel, ANDA is working on international financing programmes to modernise infrastructure and ensure sustainable and competitive growth in the sector.
In 2024, Morocco built 200 farms, with an estimated annual production of over 124,000 tonnes of fish products. This enormous leap forward has already generated 5,000 direct and 10,000 indirect jobs, consolidating the role of aquaculture as an engine of economic and social development.
The Moroccan case represents a reference model for countries focusing on the sustainability of aquaculture as an alternative to traditional fishing. With the increase in global demand for seafood products and the need to protect marine ecosystems, investing in innovative and well-regulated aquaculture is essential. Morocco’s experience shows that a targeted strategy, supported by adequate funding and forward-looking policies, can transform aquaculture into a central pillar of food security and economic growth.
The future of aquaculture has already begun and Morocco is showing the way. It remains to be seen which other nations will be able to seize this opportunity to ensure a more resilient and sustainable fisheries sector globally.
Aquaculture on the rise in Morocco
