We have an ambition to be the reference of grapes from Moroccoâ
Morocco produces grapes for both the fresh produce sector as well as for wines. According to Fatiha Charrat, commercial and marketing director for Delassus, plantations for the latter have increased, but the plantations for table grapes still have a large majority in share: âThe Moroccan acreage dedicated to grapes was 51,000 ha in 2018. Since then, new plantations have been added, especially for wine varieties. In 2019, production reached 427 140 tons, including all varieties. Table grapes represent 75% of the production, while 25% is used for dried fruits and wine.â
The grape season will soon be in full swing and Charrat states it will be a very busy couple of weeks for Delassus. âfrom Morocco, about 6,000 tons of grapes are exported in a narrow window of 5 to 6 weeks, from mid-May to mid-July. These grapes are grown in high-tech farms with greenhouses, drip to drip irrigation, certifications, pa