Morocco cuts illegal cannabis cultivation by 88%
The Ministry of Interior reported a significant drop in cannabis farming areas from 134,000 hectares in 2003 to 15,496 hectares in 2026.
Morocco has drastically reduced illegal cannabis cultivation, cutting the area by 88.43% since 2003. The land used for this farming fell from approximately 134,000 hectares in 2003 to 15,496 hectares by 2026, according to the Ministry of Interior's performance report.
The ministry attributed this decline to field operations conducted by provincial committees tasked with combating illegal cannabis cultivation. Security operations through August 2026 also resulted in the seizure of over 274 tons of hash, 53 tons of cannabis plants, and significant amounts of other drugs, including cocaine and heroin.
The ministry is intensifying efforts against drug trafficking through enhanced security, training, and expertise exchange, with a focus on emerging drugs and psychotropic pills. Surveillance has increased along borders and coastlines, and awareness campaigns are underway to prevent drug use, especially among youth, with special attention to dealers near schools.
Why it mattersMoroccan citizens are affected by increased security operations and awareness campaigns aimed at reducing drug use and trafficking.