Morocco and France deepen agricultural partnership through balanced trade and new investment opportunities

Agricultural trade between Morocco and France maintained a strong and balanced trajectory between 2022 and 2025, reflecting the complementary nature of the two economies and the growing strategic cooperation between Rabat and Paris.

Speaking in Rabat during a meeting with Jean-Paul Torris, President of the Agricultural and Agri-Food Division of MEDEF International, Moroccan Minister of Agriculture Ahmed El Bouari highlighted the stability of bilateral agricultural exchanges and their contribution to mutually beneficial economic relations.

The minister emphasized that the Morocco-France Economic Partnership has gained new momentum since April 2024. Increased engagement between economic operators from both countries has strengthened strategic ties and created fresh opportunities for investment and collaboration across key sectors.

El Bouari also referred to the recent meeting of the Morocco-France Joint Agricultural and Forestry Committee, organized on the sidelines of the 2026 International Agriculture Show in Morocco (SIAM). According to the minister, the gathering demonstrated a shared commitment to expanding cooperation in areas considered essential for the future of agriculture.

Several strategic sectors were identified as priorities for future collaboration. These include seawater desalination, the deployment of smart irrigation technologies, soil preservation, agroforestry development, and the creation of crop varieties better adapted to climate change. These initiatives align with Morocco’s efforts to strengthen the resilience of its agricultural sector while addressing growing pressure on water resources.

The minister noted that French companies specializing in bio-inputs and ecological transition technologies could benefit from significant innovation opportunities in Morocco. He also highlighted the growing importance of Agritech solutions, including connected sensors, agricultural drones, and artificial intelligence tools designed to improve crop monitoring and farm management.

Morocco has accelerated the modernization of its agricultural sector in recent years through technology-driven and resource-efficient practices aimed at increasing productivity while responding to climate-related challenges.

As part of this strategy, El Bouari invited French companies to invest in local food processing facilities and environmentally sustainable cold-chain infrastructure. Such investments would help create added value within Morocco while enabling Moroccan and French partners to jointly access new regional and international markets.

The discussions form part of broader efforts by both countries to reinforce cooperation in agriculture, agri-food industries, and advanced technologies supporting agricultural development. The renewed partnership reflects a shared ambition to build more resilient, innovative, and sustainable agricultural value chains capable of meeting future economic and environmental challenges.