KINGDOM OF MOROCCO PROFILE

The poultry sector in Morocco is a key component of national food security, fully meeting domestic demand for eggs through local production. The production of eggs for consumption, according to FISA (2020), reached 6.9 billion units in 2019; an evolution of 86% compared to 2008, supported by a well-structured layer production industry that includes three dedicated layer hatcheries, grading and packing centers, and thousands of approved farms.

Traditional “beldi” systems, where hens are kept in cage-free or free-range conditions on smallholder farms, remain an important segment of the market. 

Modernization efforts under the Generation Green 2020-2030 strategy are driving investment in efficient housing and biosecurity, and also, increasing interest in alternative systems is emerging. While large-scale cage-free adoption is still limited, growing consumer awareness, particularly among urban middle-class buyers, signals potential for a gradual shift toward higher-welfare systems, especially as retailers and hospitality sectors begin to respond to global sourcing trends.

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ZAKARIA BENRADI

Are you looking to start new farms with a minimum of 10,000 hens or need more information on the Morocco farmers directory?

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