THE FIFTH AAHC
Marrakech 2024
The Marrakech Morocco AAHC 2024, will be organized under the Patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture of Morocco. The event will be held at the Marrakech Congress Palace in Marrakech the first tourist destination of Morocco, located in the center of the country.
We expect some 600 representatives from at least 30 countries from Africa and a significant number from other continents.
Horticulture in Morocco
Sixth economic power in Africa, Morocco is also at the forefront with regard to the production and export of agricultural products. Agriculture in Morocco is the leading contributor (around 14%) to GDP ahead of tourism and industry.
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The implementation from 2008 of the Green Morocco Plan was accompanied by a considerable revival of public investment, reflecting the major effort made by the country to make the agricultural sector a priority lever for socio-economic development.
The fruit and vegetable sector covers an area of nearly 1,300,000 ha, including approximately 1,000,000 ha of fruit plantations and 300,000 ha of vegetables. Average global production is around 9 million tons, including nearly 3 million tons of fruit and more than 6 million tons of vegetables. See more here. Morocco annual fruit exports amount to: 3,552,000 T and those of vegetables to: 2,5134,000 T (2020).
BY THE NUMBERS
9M
Tons
AVERAGE GLOBAL PRODUCTION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
1.3M
HECTARS
SIZE OF THE AREA COVERED BY THE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SECTOR
6M
Tons
MOROCCO'S ANNUAL FRUIT AND VEGETABLE EXPORTS
THE FLAGSHIP THEMES OF
AAHC 2024 MOROCCO
Improving the skills of the horticulture sector in Africa
Food, Nutrition and
Well being
Sustainability of production systems in Africa
Resilience to climate
change
Public Partners
International Partners
