A new study in Morocco’s Essaouira region shows that heavy goat browsing severely weakens argan trees, reducing their photosynthesis, leaf growth, and overall health. Researchers highlight the Agdal system, a traditional form of controlled grazing, as the best balance to protect forests while sustaining pastoral livelihoods.
Morocco has climbed to 88th in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025, making it the 9th-ranked startup ecosystem in Africa, driven by strong growth in Casablanca and Rabat.
Founded in 2001 in Casablanca, the Technopark has established itself as a key player in the development of tech startups in Morocco. Over two decades, it has successfully built a dynamic ecosystem, supported thousands of entrepreneurs, and expanded to several regions across the country. More than just an incubator, it has become a catalyst for innovation and the internationalization of young Moroccan startups.
For at least four years, researchers have been warning about the effects of human activities that exacerbate the consequences of drought, causing the Moulouya River to no longer reach its mouth towards the Mediterranean. Already dried up in recent years, the river no longer flows into the sea, as specialists have observed on site in recent days.
According to the latest report from the Economic, Social and Environmental Council, artificial intelligence represents a unique opportunity for Morocco to modernize vital sectors such as agriculture, health, education, and industry. The Council, however, calls for a national mobilization to make AI a strategic pillar of Morocco's digital transformation and sustainable development.
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