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Morocco advances cannabis industry with approval of 67 legal products

Morocco has taken a significant step toward regulating its cannabis industry by approving 67 cannabis-based products for legal distribution. This marks a key milestone in the country’s efforts to formalize a sector that has historically operated in the shadows. The newly approved products comprise......

Ghana seeks Morocco’s expertise in cannabis regulation

Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has initiated collaboration with Morocco to study its advanced cannabis regulation framework. During a recent meeting in Accra with Morocco’s ambassador, Imane Quaadil, Ghanaian officials expressed interest in Morocco’s approach to licensing......

Morocco establishes itself as a key player in the international medical cannabis market

Morocco has reached a significant milestone in the development of its medical cannabis industry with the recent export of a shipment of the local "Beldiya" cannabis variety to Australia. This shipment marks a crucial step in the international expansion of Morocco’s regulated cannabis......

Morocco’s legal cannabis strategy sets precedent for Middle East and Africa

For decades, cannabis in the Middle East and Africa remained relegated to the margins of legality, cultivated and traded in the shadows. That changed in 2021 when Morocco became the first country in the region to legalize the production, export, and medical use of cannabis. This landmark legislation......

Morocco's Legal Cannabis Industry Scales Up: Production Hits 4,082 Tons as License Approvals Surge

Morocco's regulated cannabis sector achieved significant growth in 2024, with production reaching 4,082.4 tons and an average yield of 20 quintals per hectare, according to the National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis Activities (ANRCA). The agency reported a dramatic increase in licensing,......

Taounate Launches Morocco's Inaugural Legal Cannabis Factory, Paving the Way for Industry Transformation

In a significant development for Morocco's burgeoning cannabis sector, the city of Taounate has inaugurated the nation’s first legal cannabis production facility. This landmark event marks a pivotal shift in the country’s approach to cannabis cultivation and commercialization, reflecting......

Morocco Advances Cannabis Reform with Royal Pardons for Over 4,800

In a significant move reflecting Morocco’s shifting cannabis policy, King Mohammed VI has granted pardons to 4,831 individuals involved in cannabis-related offenses, predominantly from the Rif region. Announced by the Ministry of Justice on the anniversary of the King and People's Revolution,......

Morocco's Cannabis Export: A New Frontier in Legal Trade

In 2023, Moroccan operators successfully exported 200 kilograms of legal cannabis resin, marking a significant step in the nation's burgeoning cannabis industry. This resin, with a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content below 1%, was priced between €1,500 and €1,800 per kilogram, depending......

Morocco's Cannabis Industry Experiences Unprecedented Growth

In an extraordinary shift, Morocco's cannabis industry has seen explosive growth following the government's decision to lift a long-standing ban. The National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis-Related Activities (ANRAC) has reported a remarkable increase in the number of licenses issued for......