Rabat– During the weekly Government Council meeting held this Thursday, officials highlighted a significant rebound in the agricultural sector and a nationwide crackdown on market non-compliance.
Government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas revealed that between the first of Shaban and the 20th of Ramadan 1447H, local monitoring commissions conducted 71,170 control operations across the country. This intensive campaign is designed to ensure price stability and food safety during the peak consumption month.
The operations led to the detection of 6,511 infractions, resulting in:
- 4,759 official proceedings (PVs) transmitted to the courts
- 1,752 formal warnings issued to merchants
- The seizure and destruction of 578.9 tons of substandard or dangerous products
Baitas reaffirmed that the Inter-ministerial Commission is meeting weekly to guarantee that all essential commodities remain available and that supply chains are robust enough to meet demand through the end of the holy month.
Agricultural recovery
In an optimistic briefing, the Minister of Agriculture, Ahmed Bouari, reported that Morocco is experiencing an exceptional agricultural season. Following years of drought, the national average rainfall between September 2025 and March 2026 reached 462 mm.
The 2025/2026 agricultural season has seen a remarkable turnaround, with the national average rainfall reaching a significant 56% increase over the 30-year average. Even more striking is the 134% surge compared to the same period last year, a recovery that has brought vital relief to Morocco’s primary agricultural basins.
These heavy rains have particularly benefited the North, Saïss, Gharb, Chaouia, and Doukkala regions, setting a strong foundation for a high-yield harvest.
The Ministry projects that these indicators will drive the sector back to the high value-added levels last seen during the peak of the “Green Morocco Plan,” providing a much-needed boost to the national economy.
Financial reform
To bolster Morocco’s status as a regional financial hub, the Council approved Decree No. 2.25.1062 regarding Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS).
The new decree is designed to modernize the Moroccan financial landscape by aligning national asset management with international best practices.
By clearly defining the minimum capital requirements for investment companies with variable capital (SICAV), the legislation provides a more structured and transparent environment for fund management. Ultimately, these reforms aim to simplify the legal framework, creating a more attractive and accessible market for a diverse range of both domestic and international investors.
Environmental governance
In steps to protect Morocco’s biodiversity, Morocco’s Government Council also a new decree regulating fishing in inland waters. This legislation updates the rules for sustainable practice in rivers and lakes, balancing ecological preservation with the economic livelihoods of rural communities.
High-level appointments
In line with Article 92 of the Constitution, the Government Council approved several high-level appointments during its weekly meeting today:
- Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation:
- El Jilali Antari has been appointed as the Director of the National School of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Taroudant
- Ali Rachidi has been named the Dean of the Faculty of Legal, Economic, and Social Sciences in Ait Melloul
- General Secretariat of the Government:
- Chanaz Skalli has been appointed as the Director of the Official Printing Office