Morocco’s Ministry of Agriculture is accelerating its labeling agenda, with several emblematic local specialties — including olive oils, honey, and dried fruit — set to receive Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status in the coming months. Among the products currently in the pipeline are Zerhoune Olive Oil, Lemta Fès Olive Oil, Sefrou Olive Oil, Outat El Haj Olive Oil, Guerrouane Olive Oil, Bouiblane Massif Zendaz Honey, and Aknoul Almond. The initiative draws its legal foundation from Law 25-06 on distinctive signs of origin and quality, enacted in 2008. Categories range from olive oils and fresh or dried fruits to aromatic plants, honey, and cheese. This traceability framework is designed to protect producers, reassure consumers, and credibly position Moroccan terroir products on the global stage.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 01, 2026 18:03 UTC