This success is due to Morocco's integrated industrial system of sea and land, which is supported by a vast network of processing facilities. These facilities are mainly concentrated in Agadir, Safi, and Ayounn, and they are a powerful engine for driving employment and a significant source of hundreds of thousands of jobs. Morocco has deliberately adopted a strategy of prioritizing the development of the canned sardine industry rather than selling fresh or frozen fish. This industry is crucial to the coastal economy, providing a large number of job opportunities, especially for women.