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Moroccan gastronomy flavors traditions and regions
Moroccan gastronomy blends Amazigh, Arab Andalusian and Jewish influences. Explore iconic dishes, spices, regional styles, and the culture of sharing food.
16 February 2026 12 min
Taliouine saffron the Moroccan red gold
Taliouine saffron is prized for aroma and color. Learn where it comes from, what drives its flavor, how to spot real saffron, and what research explores.
15 February 2026 7 min
Where should you be as an entrepreneur in Morocco to really seize opportunities?
Morocco is easy for entrepreneurs to understand as “Morocco’s G7”: 7 core regions, each with its own trade logic. In the north you’ll find Tangier–Tetouan as the export and industrial gateway, and Nador/Oriental as a trade bridge with strong diaspora networks. Moving toward the center, Rabat–Salé–Kénitra provides policy, compliance and business certainty, while Casablanca–Settat is the commercial engine for scale, distribution and B2B deals. Further inland, Fès–Meknès offers craftsmanship and agro with strong origin stories, Marrakech/Middle Atlas runs on lifestyle, design and experience, and Souss–Massa (Agadir) is an export machine for agro, fish and processing with EU quality in its DNA.
19 January 2026
Outsourcing production to Morocco? What works and what doesn’t?
Outsourcing production to Morocco can be attractive, but success is not automatic. It requires realistic choices, solid preparation and local know-how. This article clearly explains what works in practice, what often goes wrong and how risks can be managed.
17 January 2026
When is Morocco actually not a good fit for entrepreneurs?
Morocco is not the right choice for every entrepreneur. In this blog you’ll read in which situations doing business in Morocco is less logical and when other markets better match your scale, speed and risk profile.
16 January 2026
When is Morocco a good fit — and when is it not — for entrepreneurs?
Morocco offers interesting opportunities for entrepreneurs, but it is not automatically the best choice. In this blog you will read when doing business in Morocco makes sense — and when other markets may better match your strategy, scale and risk appetite.
15 January 2026
Professional importing from Morocco
Importing Moroccan products into the Netherlands offers many opportunities for entrepreneurs, but it also comes with obligations. Think import duties, VAT, rules of origin, HS codes, and the right documentation. Thanks to the EU association agreement with Morocco, many products can be imported at reduced or 0% duties, provided this is proven correctly. Good preparation, reliable suppliers, and knowledge of customs procedures are essential to avoid delays and extra costs.
14 January 2026
From Tradition to Concept: Starting a Couscous Bar in Agadir
Agadir offers excellent opportunities for a specialized couscous bar thanks to tourism, a strong local food culture and growing demand for authentic Moroccan dishes. With clear positioning and a good location, this concept can successfully appeal to both tourists and local residents.
12 January 2026
Agadir on the rise: opportunities for European entrepreneurs
Agadir offers entrepreneurs plenty of opportunities in agro & food, fisheries, tourism and export. Thanks to its strategic location, strong production capacity and growing infrastructure the region is attractive for European companies that want to source, invest or expand.
10 January 2026
Why Agadir is the growth region for agri-entrepreneurs
Agadir is Morocco’s agri-heartland and plays a key role in the production and export of fruit and vegetables to Europe. Thanks to modern cultivation methods, sustainable innovations and a strong logistical position, Agadir’s agri-sector offers attractive opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors.
10 January 2026
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Food & Agriculture

Food & Agro in Morocco from horticulture to food culture and international supply chains

Food & Agro in Morocco is a world where tradition and scaling up meet. You see it in horticulture that is becoming increasingly professional, in food production that moves with export requirements, and in a food culture where dishes and spices add not only flavor but also identity. In this category you’ll read descriptive blogs about what exists in Morocco: how supply chains are built, which developments are underway, and what context matters for cooperation between Morocco and Europe—without promotion and without sales.

Horticulture as an engine of growth

Moroccan horticulture has become an important economic pillar in many regions. From greenhouses and open-field cultivation to modern irrigation and crop planning: the landscape is diverse and changing fast. In our blogs we describe how horticultural areas develop, which factors stimulate growth, and what challenges the sector faces. Think water management, climate, labor, investments, and the shift toward higher standards. This gives you a more realistic picture of how production works in practice.

The sector’s development from traditional to professional

Morocco has deeply rooted agricultural traditions, but in recent decades there has also been a clear move toward professionalization. You can see this in technology, in organization, and in how quality is demonstrated. In this category we cover what that development looks like: which steps companies and cooperatives take, how knowledge and training translate into yields and quality, and how the sector responds to demands from the domestic market and international buyers.

Business climate and regions

Not every region produces the same things, and not every location has the same conditions. Soil, water availability, infrastructure, proximity to ports, and local networks help determine what is feasible. In this category you’ll find context on the business climate: why certain crops cluster in specific areas, how logistics routes play a role, and which regional differences are noticeable in availability, seasonality and processing options. This kind of background helps you have better conversations about sourcing and planning.

Food production, processing and packaging

Between farmer and consumer are steps that often determine whether something is export-ready: sorting, cooling, processing, packaging and labeling. In our blogs we describe how that chain can be organized in Morocco, which forms of processing you may encounter, and why packaging in food is not only marketing but also affects food safety and shelf life. We also cover how seasons, temperature and transport conditions influence quality—so you understand why “the same crop” can still deliver different outcomes.

Quality, certifications and food safety in context

In international trade it’s not only about the product, but also about proof: origin, traceability, hygiene, residue limits and documentation. In this category we explain how quality control and certifications play a role in practice, which terms you often encounter and why food safety requires extra attention for supply chains heading to Europe. Not as a checklist of rules, but as context: what does it mean for planning, for cooperation with producers, and for reducing risks?

Import, export and logistics as the backbone

Food & Agro is highly timing-dependent. Harvest windows, cold-chain logistics, port processes and lead times determine whether quality holds up. In our blogs we describe how export flows are often organized, which links are crucial and where delays can occur. Cooperation also comes into play: how to align expectations, how to make agreements concrete and why communication around planning and quality is at least as important as price.

Dishes and spices as a cultural foundation

Moroccan cuisine is globally recognizable by its aroma and taste: spice blends, herbs, olive oil, preserved products and preparations that vary by region and season. In this category you’ll find blogs that describe dishes and spices as part of food culture and identity: how flavors are built, which ingredients recur often and how tradition exists alongside modern eating habits. This is not a “recipe corner”, but culture and context: what food means in daily life and what you see in markets, hospitality and production.

Food culture: from market to table

Food culture in Morocco is not only about what is on the plate, but also about rhythm and social habits. Meals can be a moment of togetherness, markets have their own dynamics and seasons shape what is “normal” to eat. In our blogs you’ll read how that food culture connects with agriculture and availability, and how traditions influence demand and consumption. That helps you see food not only as a product but as a system where culture, economy and logistics intersect.

What you can expect in this category

  • Horticulture and cultivation in Moroccan context: developments, regions, water management, greenhouses and seasonal dynamics.
  • Supply chain from farm to export: sorting, cooling, processing, packaging and what that means for quality and shelf life.
  • Quality and food safety: traceability, documentation, certifications and how that affects cooperation.
  • Logistics and timing: export flows, lead times, bottlenecks and the importance of clear agreements.
  • Food culture: dishes, spices, markets and eating culture as part of Morocco’s identity and daily reality.

Why this is relevant for B2B

Food & Agro touches everything that makes international cooperation complex: seasons, quality, proof, timing and trust. By understanding the context you can ask better questions, plan more realistically and reduce differences in expectations. This category is therefore meant as a knowledge layer: descriptive, clear and useful for anyone who wants to understand Morocco’s food and agri sector within a B2B framework.

In closing

In Food & Agro we bring the bigger picture together: from horticulture and sector development to supply chains, logistics and food culture. No promotion, no recommendations and no sales—just blogs that show what exists in Morocco and how it connects. This makes the category a solid foundation for orientation, cooperation and understanding between Morocco and Europe.