The aquaculture sector in the Guelmim-Oued Noun region is a promising field that plays an important role in promoting the economic and social development of the region. The region benefits from rich and diverse marine environments, thus offering great opportunities for the farming of several marine species, such as fish and molluscs.The Guelmim-Oued Noun region is characterized by a vast coastline on the Atlantic Ocean, providing ideal conditions for aquatic farming. It is also home to the Port of Tan-Tan and the Port of Sidi Ifni, which are among the main fishing hubs nationwide, thus strengthening the infrastructure capacities necessary for the development of aquaculture projects.

The region has abundant marine resources, offering promising investment opportunities, as well as a significant volume of seafood landings, which reflects the possibilities for sustainable growth in this sector.

Aquaculture Sector Assets

  • Vast Coastline: A wide coastline offering ideal conditions for aquatic farming.
  • Strategic Ports: The ports of Tan-Tan and Sidi Ifni are among the main fishing hubs nationwide.
  • Abundant Marine Resources: Rich marine resources offering promising investment opportunities.

Aquaculture Investment Opportunities in the Region

The areas designated for aquaculture in the Khemisset-Wadi Noun region cover a total area of ​​1,320 hectares, of which 850 hectares are currently available. These areas are spread over 48 production units intended for the implementation of aquatic farming projects.Here is the distribution of the 48 units ready for the establishment of aquaculture farms:
  • 35 production units of 15 hectares each for shellfish farming.
  • 13 production units of 25 hectares each for fish farming.

Zone 1: Mirleft- Rkounet

35 production units of 15 hectares each for shellfish farming.

Zone 2: Sidi Ifni

13 production units of 25 hectares each for fish farming.

The aquaculture sector in the Guelmim-Oued Noun region is a promising field that plays an important role in promoting the economic and social development of the region. The region benefits from rich and diverse marine environments, thus offering great opportunities for the farming of several marine species, such as fish and molluscs.The Guelmim-Oued Noun region is characterized by a vast coastline on the Atlantic Ocean, providing ideal conditions for aquatic farming. It is also home to the Port of Tan-Tan and the Port of Sidi Ifni, which are among the main fishing hubs nationwide, thus strengthening the infrastructure capacities necessary for the development of aquaculture projects.

The region has abundant marine resources, offering promising investment opportunities, as well as a significant volume of seafood landings, which reflects the possibilities for sustainable growth in this sector.

Aquaculture Sector Assets

  • Vast Coastline: A wide coastline offering ideal conditions for aquatic farming.
  • Strategic Ports: The ports of Tan-Tan and Sidi Ifni are among the main fishing hubs nationwide.
  • Abundant Marine Resources: Rich marine resources offering promising investment opportunities.

Aquaculture Investment Opportunities in the Region

The areas designated for aquaculture in the Khemisset-Wadi Noun region cover a total area of ​​1,320 hectares, of which 850 hectares are currently available. These areas are spread over 48 production units intended for the implementation of aquatic farming projects.Here is the distribution of the 48 units ready for the establishment of aquaculture farms:
  • 35 production units of 15 hectares each for shellfish farming.
  • 13 production units of 25 hectares each for fish farming.

Zone 1 : Mirleft - Rkounet

35 production units of 15 hectares each for shellfish farming.

Zone 2 : Sidi Ifni

13 production units of 25 hectares each for fish farming.