Morocco’s National Agency for the Development of Aquaculture (ANDA) has presented its Action Plan for 2026, which is structured around 35 strategic projects aimed at expanding the country’s aquaculture capacity.
The plan was presented during the 26th session of ANDA’s Board Directors, held in Rabat and chaired by Secretary of State of Maritime Fisheries Zakia Driouich.
The Action Plan includes the launch of calls for expressions of interest to open up new aquaculture investment zones; the strengthening of capacities and professionalization among key sector stakeholders through the modernization of farming systems and the development of technical and management skills; improvements in the quality, traceability and competitiveness of Moroccan aquaculture products; and support for the training and consolidation of interprofessional organization, including assistance towards their official recognition.
In addition, as part of effort to modernize services for aquaculture investors and entrepreneurs, ANDA plans to develop an integrated digital platform (one-stop shop). This platform will fully digitalise the aquaculture investment process, simplify administrative procedures, reduce approval times and enhance transparency in investment management.
As the agency highlights, the 2026 Action Plan is not a standalone document, but is closely aligned with the priorities of Morocco’s fisheries policy and blue economy strategy, reinforcing coherence between national objectives and the development of the aquaculture sector.
It is also worth noting that Morocco’s aquaculture sector recorded significant growth in 2025, with 184 projects installed and operational, total investment of 1.76 billion dirhams (approximately €160 million), and the creation of more than 2,300 direct jobs – figures that reflect the sector’s growing maturity and consolidation.
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