France and Morocco are joining forces to strengthen food security and promote sustainable agriculture, priorities highlighted during Emmanuel Macron’s recent visit to Morocco. The kingdom, severely affected by successive droughts, aims to improve its climate resilience by adopting innovative agricultural practices in partnership with France.
In 2024, the signing of new agreements marks a key milestone in this bilateral cooperation. These agreements include research projects aimed at adapting Moroccan crops to water stress conditions and promoting biochar, a biomass derivative that improves soil quality while reducing carbon emissions. These initiatives aim to make Moroccan agriculture more resilient to climate change and support small producers.
Agricultural exchanges between the two countries are also on the rise. In 2023, French agricultural exports to Morocco reached 6.7 billion euros, partly due to disruptions in global supply chains, exacerbated by the conflict in Ukraine. By strengthening its ties with French producers, Morocco aims to secure its grain supply and establish a genuine food security strategy.
Supported by the French Development Agency, numerous initiatives are emerging to encourage more sustainable agricultural practices, allowing both countries to jointly tackle climate challenges.