Morocco's medical cannabis industry expands as legal production accelerates

Morocco's therapeutic cannabis sector grows amid rising output and licensing activity, though illegal trafficking persists across borders.

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Morocco's medical cannabis industry is expanding, according to MMJDaily's June report. Prior reporting indicates the legal market has matured rapidly—the country produced over 140 therapeutic cannabis products as of June 2026, and 2025 output reached 19,576 quintals, per Morocco World News. The Rif region's legalization has contributed to a market valued at $15 billion, per High Times Magazine. BluePearl Seeds also certified the country's first locally produced cannabis seeds in late July, signaling deeper vertical integration.

Expansion occurs against a backdrop of persistent illicit activity. Law enforcement reports from May through July document major seizures totaling several tonnes, including trafficking operations to Spain and France, and dismantled criminal networks. This suggests a parallel illegal market remains substantial despite legalization, a dynamic common in emerging regulated cannabis jurisdictions.

Watch whether Morocco's regulator continues expanding licensed product approvals and whether seed certification by local producers reduces reliance on imports—both indicators of industry maturation and export potential.