El Jadida: Virtues of the Doukkala grape

Published Sep 6, 2020

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The Doukkala region in Morocco is renowned for its production of the Doukkali grape, which accounts for 27% of the country's table grape production. The grape is famous for its unique taste and decorative qualities, with the native Doukkali grape variety occupying over 42% of the table vine surface area. Other grape varieties such as Muscat d'Alexandrie, Valency, and Abbou are also cultivated. The sector employs local cooperatives and has a production value of 153 million DH annually. The Green Morocco Plan is also supporting the sector by aiding in the rejuvenation of orchards and increasing production. The grape products are not only a source of financial gain for farmers but also have health benefits due to their antioxidant and polyphenol content.

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"The specificity of the Doukkala grape lies in its purplish red color and its pulpy and very sweet berries," said Abderrahmane Naili, director of the Doukkala Regional Office for Agricultural Development (ORMVAD), noting that the cultivation of the vine , in the region contributes 27% of the national production of table grapes. The varietal profile is characterized by the dominance of the native “Doukkali” grape which occupies 16,557 ha, representing more than 42% of the surface area of the table vineyard, explains a responsible source. It is a vigorous grape variety with compact clusters with medium to large berries, red to purplish in color. The rest of the grape varieties are dominated by Muscat d'Alexandrie, Valency and Abbou which respectively represent 9.4%, 8.9% and 6.1% of the area planted with table vines, reports the same source. The Doukkali grape offers a rather particular taste and its beautiful bunches which nicely decorate the stalls of the souks and local markets ...

Source: LOpinion