Secret of success

The valorization of seafood in Morocco goes back for more than a century;
it is a long history marked by important traces that constitute
a proof of evolution over the decades.

The Moroccan seafood processing industry started in the 1920s ...

 

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Thepelagics

A "pelagic" is type of a fish that lives in waters near the surface or between
the surface and the bottom. Small pelagic species include sardines,
horse mackerel, anchovies, sardinella, etc...

Tuna and swordfish figure among the large pelagic species...

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Themoroccan sardine

The Sardina Pilchardus (Walbaum, 1792) is an internationally
recognized and well-known species: it is the traditional sardine,
some call it the  «real sardine», it is the sardine that our elders
have appreciated for many years.

In a highly competitive market...

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Conserve

The seafood canning involves the combination of packaging in
hermetically sealed containers and a heat treatment to
ensure commercial sterility.

The conservation of fish in Morocco goes back to several centuries.
According to some historians, the first sardine canning...

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Gastronomy

The Moroccan cuisine is one of the most varied and refined
cuisines in the world. This variety of food reflects the history
of the country and the people that lived there over time.

Its gourmet secrets were transmitted from mother
to daughter and testify to the authenticity...

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Overtime

Since ancient times, the fishing and all related activities including
processing and conservation of fish are very outlined in the
Moroccan coast. There are also traces of archaeological
remains in several points of the coast between
the orifice of Loukkos and Essaouira...

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Thebenefits of seafood

It is a naturally healthy food that is good for the heart, the tonicity
or the line ... praising it is not necessary.

Mandatory for a varied and balanced diet, the fish is a core asset:
has a low calorie intake (much lower than the meat)...

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Agenda

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21.01.2024

Organization of Moroccan participation in the WINTER FANCY FOOD Fair, Las Vegas - USA, from January 21 to 23, 2024

As part of the implementation of the international component of the Institutional Marketing Strategy for Moroccan Seafood Products, the Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Developmen Participer

 

Kids space 

 

Kitchen space

 

Pro members space  

Mini - Nutri - Fish

My fish is vital for a varied and balanced diet, it contains many varied and with specific advantages nutrients that are interesting for health.

Games

Playing is amazing! But playing while learning is much better. We have created this space where you can join the useful to the pleasant, starting by discovering the Moroccan fish, their stories and their secrets, while having fun.

Animations

Do you like fish? Have you always wondered how they are caught? How can we keep them? Go to the discovery, all these questions in video...

Receipes

Gourmet secrets, which testify to the authenticity, originality and know-how of Moroccan gastronomy, Moroccan dishes perfumed with herbs and spices of all kinds.

Thousand and one flavors

Moroccan cuisine is one of the most varied and refined cuisines in the world. This rich food reflects the history of the country and the people who settled there over time

Practical advices

Being a fragile and very perishable food, the fish develops an unpleasant smell and taste if it is not fresh.

Pro members

Here you will find all information for professionals.

Key figures

Production

17th largest producer in the world and 1st on the Arab and African scale with a total production exceeding 1.4 million tonnes with a value of over 11.7 billion DH

Export

More than 400 processing and recovery units for fishery products

Tracé maritime

More than 500 commercial species, 3.500 km of coastline and 1 million km2 of EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone)

Tracé maritime

An operational fleet made up of more than 16.000 artisanal boats, more than 1.750 coastal boats and more than 300 offshore vessels

Tracé maritime

More than 15 development plans (Small pelagics, Octopus, Shrimps, Algae, etc.), concerning 95% of landings

Tracé maritime

63 fish markets (including 9 new generation), 9 industrial fish approval counters, 7 wholesale market and 17 standardized container management units equipped with washing tunnels

Tracé maritime

More than 21 billion DH of turnover in export. Destination to a hundred countries around the world

Tracé maritime

World's leading exporter of canned sardines