Morocco's legal cannabis output reaches 19,576 quintals in 2025

North African nation reports substantial growth in licensed production as regulatory framework matures and medical applications expand.

FILE — harvest · My 420 Tours / CC BY-SA 4.0

Morocco's legal cannabis sector produced 19,576 quintals in 2025, according to Morocco World News, marking a significant volume milestone as the country's regulated market continues to mature. The figure reflects continued expansion of the licensed production base, which now includes certified seed producers and manufacturers of therapeutic products—the regulator has approved over 140 cannabis-derived medicines, per MMJDaily reporting in June.

The growth trajectory contrasts sharply with ongoing enforcement activity. Through mid-2026, authorities have seized multiple tons of cannabis in illicit operations, suggesting a dual-track reality: expanding legal capacity alongside persistent smuggling networks and cross-border trafficking. Recent cannabis resin smuggling interdictions and the dismantling of criminal rings indicate supply-chain leakage remains a compliance challenge.

Watch whether 2025's production volume represents sustainable licensed-sector growth or a statistical spike. The legal market is valued at $15 billion (per High Times), but illicit seizure volumes—tons per operation in recent months—hint at slippage between domestic supply and export control, a metric that will signal whether Morocco's regulatory infrastructure is consolidating its competitive advantage.