Morocco: The Gharb region contributes 75% to national rice production

Rice farming in Morocco, particularly in the Gharb, remains in full expansion. Rice growing in Morocco, compared to other cereal crops such as wheat, barley or corn, remains a relatively marginal activity. Moroccan farmers are focusing more on producing grain crops that are better suited to local conditions. The Kingdom is not a major producer of rice on a global scale, largely due to its climatic and geographical conditions which are not ideal for growing rice. However, Morocco appears relatively immune to fluctuations in global rice exports. This resilience can be explained in particular by the decision of India, one of the world leaders in rice cultivation, to ban rice exports to avoid local shortages and stabilize prices, according to an article from Hespress. Rice cultivation in Morocco is mainly concentrated in the Gharb region, which, despite its long association with Asian countries specializing in rice cultivation, has gained momentum in Moroccan agricultural choices, ...