Thanks to its free trade policy, Morocco has undeniably become the economic bridge between Europe and Africa. While the results of this approach are well illustrated in the industrial sector, the contrasts they reveal in agriculture raise questions about the local distribution of these benefits.
A team of Moroccan researchers has produced the first national high-resolution maps of phosphorus and potassium levels in Morocco’s croplands using machine learning and thousands of soil samples. The freely available maps aim to improve fertilizer recommendations, support precision farming, and promote sustainable agriculture.
Over the decades, Moroccan banknotes have reflected the country’s evolving identity, from agriculture and the role of women in the workforce to the historic Green March. Each note serves as a tribute to Morocco’s rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship, celebrating everything from centuries-old landmarks to modern infrastructure.
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reports that nearly one-third of young women in rural Morocco are neither in school, employed, nor enrolled in training programs (NEET). While Morocco's agricultural system continues to grow, improvements in road infrastructure have helped enhance access to education.
Amid growing international warnings over the escalating global water crisis, a new United Nations report has drawn attention to the alarming situation in Morocco, where droughts are becoming increasingly severe and frequent. The report offers a stark outlook for the country’s water future, placing Morocco among the nations most at risk of «extreme water scarcity» by 2050, unless urgent and decisive action is taken.