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Morocco continues to import agricultural products derived from genetically engineered (GE) technologies for use in animal feed products. No GE products have been developed or commercialized for local production in Morocco. GE products are not allowed for human consumption.

Morocco has become the 15th-largest fruit exporter in the world by value. According to the most recent estimates (2019) by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 66 percent of its land area is devoted to agriculture, with more than 7 percent devoted to fruit production.

Morocco notified G/SPS/N/MAR/89 on October 27, 2022. The notification concerns Morocco’s list and limits of food additives authorized for use in primary products and food products, as well as the information to be displayed on their packaging. Comments are due no later than December 25, 2022. An unofficial translation is included in this report.

Morocco notified G/SPS/N/MAR/87 on October 17, 2022. The notification concerns Morocco’s maximum limits of contaminants in food and food products. Comments are due no later than December 16, 2022. Note that the Government of Morocco approved the Joint Order and published it in the Official Bulletin #7136 on October 20, 2022. An unofficial translation is included in this report.

On March 27, 2020, the Government of Morocco extended the import duty exemption on common wheat until June 15, 2020 to ensure adequate supply and maintain low prices in the local market.

The Moroccan food processing market provides excellent opportunities for U.S. exporters seeking to expand their presence across Africa.

On March 27, 2020, the government of Morocco suspended customs duties on durum wheat, lentils, chickpeas, beans and dry common beans.

On Thursday March 5, 2020, the government of Morocco issued a circular intended to limit the spread of Corona virus.