Morocco has established 200 aquaculture farms across the country in 2024, as part of a plan to boost local production and create jobs. The farms aim to produce over 124,000 tonnes of aquatic products annually, according to the State Secretariat for Maritime Fisheries.
The National Agency for the Development of Aquaculture (ANDA) reported that these farms have generated 5000 direct jobs and 10,000 indirect jobs. In total, 322 agreements for aquaculture farms were published in the Official Bulletin this year.
ANDA also introduced two international funding programs worth MAD 300 million (approximately €27.7 million) to support aquaculture projects. The programs, with allocations of MAD 100 million (about €9.2 million) and MAD 200 million (about €18.5 million), are designed to further develop the sector.
In addition, ANDA focused on supporting young entrepreneurs, providing MAD 164 million (roughly €15.2 million) in funding for 112 social and solidarity-based projects. The agency is also preparing a plan for 2025 with 22 key projects aimed at accelerating the sector’s growth. These include strengthening aquaculture hubs, introducing new regulations, and digitalising investment processes. ANDA also plans to attract new stakeholders and offer technical and financial support to project owners.
The 2025 action plan and budget were approved during the agency’s board meeting.
