At the Cannafest trade show, the Kingdom showcased the economic and industrial potential of its legal sector to international investors.
The international expansion of the legal cannabis sector is emerging as a strategic priority for capitalizing on the national agricultural heritage. Participating for the fourth consecutive year in the global Cannafest trade show held from 6 to 8 November 2026 in Prague, the Kingdom displayed the diversity of its industrial and commercial offerings. Led by the National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis Activities and supported by the Moroccan diplomatic representation in the Czech Republic, this participation positioned national production in rapidly growing European markets. The 15 national operators dispatched to the event represent 46 per cent of the country’s legal production, connecting through direct purchase agreements over 2,900 licensed farmers across 124 regional cooperatives, primarily based in Taounate province.
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International partnerships and promotion of processed products
Bilateral business meetings and industrial facility visits organized in Prague fostered direct commercial contacts between local cooperatives and global buyers. Dedicated booths highlighted a wide range of finished products and raw materials, spanning cosmetics approved by the Moroccan Medicines Agency to extracts destined for the food processing and pharmaceutical industries. Sector pioneers, including integrated operations managing the entire value chain from seeds to cannabidiol resin exports, capitalized on this ecosystem to sign purchasing commitments. This approach confirms the compliance of local processing methods with certification standards and traceability requirements enforced by European regulators.
Regional economic impact and support for local agriculture
The institutional structuring of this sector brings tangible value added to the economy of the Northern regions and affected rural areas. Regulatory oversight and the pursuit of new export outlets guarantee stable incomes for licensed farmers, facilitating the transition from traditional agriculture toward high-value crops. This dynamic stimulates local skilled job creation across extraction, packaging, quality management, and health control professions. By developing a modern, export-oriented industry, the country enhances the appeal of its northern provinces, attracts foreign capital, and demonstrates its capacity to convert natural resources into drivers of equitable social and economic development.
