AQUACULTURE

Dakhla, an aquaculture-oriented area par excellence, with strong potential for hosting a wide range of aquaculture projects
DAKHLA AQUACULTURE IN FIGURES :
  • 50% of national marine aquaculture production
  • 45% of national aquaculture farms, with 11 active farms
  • First world hatchery for the exclusive production of European clam spat
  • 80% of new aquaculture projects are located in the region
  • 2,400 hectares allocated to 214 shellfish and algae projects for a forecast production of 78,000 tons and 2,500 jobs
  • 507 young entrepreneurs involved in the development of the aquaculture sector
POTENTIAL & INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN DAKHLA
  • Aquaculture Potential : over 6,000 Ha favorable to marine Aquaculture

Known to be the stronghold of oyster production in Morocco, the Dakhla region is the national aquaculture center par excellence with vast diversified potential and rich in opportunities. More than 6,000 Ha have been identified and selected for investors to implement their projects in the region combining diversity of species, environments and farming techniques

  • Aquaculture potential of the region by sector
Shelfish farming (Oysters, musles, scallops, clams)
54%
Algoculture (Red Algae, Gracilaria)
40%
Fish farming (Sea bass, sea bream/mahi-mahi, yellowtail, meager)
6%
Total = 100%

Investment opportunities are still available for approximately fifteen aquaculture species with high market potential. More than 3,600 hectares of offshore aquaculture space is available to investors to implement their aquaculture projects.

Investment opportunities by sector

Allocated 39%
Available 61%


Pelagic fish 52%
Cephalopods 37%
White fish 11%


Zone aquacole Pelagic fish Cephalopods White fish
Labouirda 960 Ha 880 Ha -
Ain Baida / Cintra 960 Ha 494 Ha 400 Ha


Discover Dakhla’s aquaculture potential via the following link geoportail.anda.gov.ma
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN DAKHLA
The region’s aquaculture potential offers several investment, trade and service opportunities to support this rapidly developing sector:
  • Implementation of a shellfish and fish hatchery
  • Purification, packaging, and valuation of shellfish (vacuum packaging, packaging, preserves, etc.)
  • Transformation and enhancement of algae in Agar – Agar and other products
  • Sales and distribution of aquaculture products
  • Technical advice, consulting and aquaculture engineering
  • Trade and distribution of aquaculture equipment
AID AND INCENTIVES
OFFERED TO INVESTORS

Technical and Scientific support

  • A specialized structure dedicated to the development of marine aquaculture: The National Agency for the Development of Aquaculture
  • Support for investors throughout the process of setting up projects: (www.anda.gov.ma)

Investment incentives

for all aquaculture projects

  • Exemption from VAT on shellfish spat
  • Exemption from VAT on fish fry
  • Exemption from VAT on food, fish farming and reduced customs duties (2.5%)
  • Competitive funding under the Intelaka program
Investment projects over 100 million dirhams

  • Exemption from VAT on import duties on capital goods, materials, and tools
  • Other incentives are possible as part of the investment charter (training, land acquisition, etc.)
RECRUITMENT ASSISTANCE
  • The Dakhla Maritime Professional Qualification Center (CQPM) can train a skilled workforce passionate about sea trades
  • Recruitment: ANAPEC offers assistance to investors by meeting human resources needs and providing a range of employment incentives including subsidized training (TAEHIL Program) and the ability to sign employee work contracts with exemptions from employer and employee contributions (IDMAJ Program).

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