Fresh catch on display on the counter at the fish souk market in the old town medina in Tangiers Tangier, Morocco.
During a session of the Moroccan Parliament, it was confirmed that currently 68 of the country’s 76 national fish markets have already been digitized.
According to the digital news outlet Morocco World News, this transformation aims to improve transparency, traceability, and price regulation throughout the entire seafood supply chain.
The outlet reported statements by the Secretary of State for Maritime Fisheries, Zakia Driouich, in which she said that "the implementation of digital tools in first-sale fish markets is helping buyers access clearer information while strengthening oversight of commercial transactions."
Additionally, the state has strengthened surveillance and security in fishing areas, where all vessels operating in Moroccan waters are now monitored via satellite.
Furthermore, radio frequency technology is being used to track vessels that are legally authorized to fish, strengthening controls and helping to combat illegal fishing.
Finally, digital tools are helping to advance national scientific research, fisheries management plans, production methods, and the commercialization of seafood products.
In December 2025, Spain and Morocco signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote innovation, aquaculture development, water management, support for rural areas, and combat illegal fishing.
