Rabat — The National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis Activities (ANRCA) announced on Thursday that legal cannabis production in Morocco has reached 4,082.4 tons in 2024, with an average yield of 20 quintals per hectare.
The announcement came during a meeting of the agency’s Board of Directors in Rabat, where it reviewed the agency’s technical and financial achievements for 2024 and outlined its strategic work program for the 2025 season. The meeting covered key milestones in the regulation of cannabis activities as well as the agency’s ongoing efforts to support the socio-economic development of regions where it’s been legalized. .
Throughout 2024, the agency’s monitoring and surveillance confirmed that all cannabis-related activities carried out by farmers and operators adhered strictly to regulatory standards. This achievement indicates the growing maturity and organization of the sector.
To meet the increasing engagement of farmers, the agency introduced several initiatives, including guidelines for the use of locally grown “Beldia” cannabis seeds, as well as mobilized financial support for small farmers. ANRCA also says it has organized missions to explore new markets while promoting Moroccan cannabis products internationally.
In 2024, the agency processed 4,158 license applications, granting a total of 3,371 licenses. Of these, 3,056 were related to cultivation and production, benefiting 2,907 farmers.
Additionally, 315 licenses were issued to 158 operators for various activities such as processing (77), marketing (83), export (67), seed import (35), transport (50), seed export (1), and the establishment of nurseries (2). This represents a significant increase from the 430 licenses issued in 2023.
Around 2,169 hectares of cannabis were cultivated in the legal cannabis sector in 2024, with 2,647 farmers organized into 189 cooperatives.
Of this, 1,701 hectares were dedicated to the local “Beldia” variety, producing 2,786.7 tons at an average yield of 17 quintals per hectare. The remaining 468 hectares were planted with imported varieties, yielding 1,295.7 tons at an average of 28 quintals per hectare.
Looking ahead, the agency is focused on advancing the cannabis sector in 2025 within a strong legal framework at its base. Its strategic objectives include enhancing current operations to ensure safe and profitable farming, driving initiatives to expand access to international markets, and fostering socio-economic development in cannabis-producing regions.
