Souss-Massa Opens New Investment Prospects Amid Water and Food Challenges: Wali Amzazi Champions an Innovative Inland Aquaculture Initiative

Mr. Saïd Amzazi, wali of the Souss-Massa region and governor of the Agadir Ida-Outanane prefecture, chaired on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in Agadir, a communication meeting devoted to examining the development prospects of integrated inland aquaculture and exploring the potential offered by this promising production model across the region.

The meeting was attended by Mr. Mohamed Salem Sebti, governor of Chtouka Aït Baha Province; Mr. Karim Achengli, president of the Souss-Massa Regional Council; and Mr. Driss Bouti, president of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) – Souss-Massa, alongside the presidents of professional chambers, representatives of the relevant institutions and administrative services, as well as numerous economic operators, industry professionals and investors.

The seminar provided an opportunity to highlight an initiative aimed at developing integrated aquaculture as an innovative driver for diversifying the regional economic fabric and opening up new prospects for investment and job creation, while contributing to the strengthening of the Kingdom’s food security and sovereignty.

In this context, the wali underscored the major economic, agricultural and maritime assets available to the Souss-Massa region, which have made it a leading national hub in several production sectors, thanks to its advanced production infrastructure and facilities, significant investments, as well as its technical expertise and specialized professional skills.

He also emphasized the importance of enhancing these assets and mobilizing them to develop innovative and integrated production methods capable of addressing challenges related to water stress and growing pressure on natural resources, while enabling farms to diversify their activities and revenue streams, improve their economic profitability, and strengthen their resilience and sustainability.

This initiative, led by CGEM – Souss-Massa in coordination with the National Agency for Water and Forests, and with the participation of several institutional partners and economic operators from Chtouka Aït Baha Province, forms part of a participatory approach aimed at launching a pilot project. The project involves six volunteer investors from the agricultural and maritime sectors to explore the technical and economic potential of this production model and provide the necessary technical supervision and support, making it possible to assess its feasibility and potential for wider rollout.

Emphasis was also placed on the importance of making the Souss-Massa region a pioneer in innovation and the development of sustainable production solutions, thereby enhancing its attractiveness to investors and contributing to the Kingdom’s food security and sovereignty.