Morocco could become an ideal region for Latin American berry producers because it has 9,000 hectares to cultivate berries and a very mild climate that allows producing them from mid-September to mid-June. In addition, the country's openness to the exterior and its privileged geographical location position it as a gateway to Africa, stated Said Bahajin, Chile's commercial director in Morocco. "Morocco has signed several agreements with different Arab countries and a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates, which makes it an important hub for the markets of the Arab countries of North Africa and the Menasa region." "Morocco has signed trade agreements with 56 countries that give it access to a potential market of more than 1 billion consumers, which undoubtedly offers significant business opportunities," stated the commercial director. Thus, he said, it would be positive to support agricultural companies to invest in this destination.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 16, 2020 11:55 UTC