Kif and a sebsi pipe in Morocco via the TNI.
The king of Morocco recently granted clemency to 5,000 farmers who were convicted of illegal cannabis cultivation, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to cannabis production.
While Morocco has long been known as a major cannabis producer, the legalization of its cultivation, export, and use for medicinal purposes in 2021 has opened new opportunities for farmers. Cannabis extracts like CBD have shown promise in treating conditions such as autism and epilepsy.
According to Moroccan cannabis regulator ANRAC, the royal pardon aims to incentivize farmers to transition to legal cultivation practices, offering them a chance to improve their income and livelihoods.
The country’s inaugural legal cannabis harvest in 2023 yielded 294 metric tons, with expectations of higher yields this year as more farming permits are issued for the cultivation of the local strain Beldia.
In northern Morocco, where cannabis has become a primary economic activity supporting around a million people, the move towards legalization is seen as a strategy to combat illicit trafficking and boost farmers’ income.
With 54 export permits granted last year, the legalization of cannabis has not only transformed the industry but also created new avenues for economic growth in Morocco.
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