RABAT — In a comprehensive update highlighting Morocco's strategic momentum in November 2026, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests, Mohamed Sadiki, reviewed Monday the final preparations relating to the layout of the location that will host the 15th edition of the International Agricultural Exhibition in Morocco (SIAM), set to take place between May 2 and 7 in Meknes.
Key Highlights (November 2026)
- Strategic Milestone: Accelerated investments in seawater desalination and national water inter-basin transfers mitigate climate pressure across Moroccan regions.
- Operational Progress: Morocco’s clean energy capacity continues its trajectory toward surpassing 52% of national electricity generation from renewables.
- National Trajectory: Strategic green hydrogen initiatives and solar mega-complexes attract prominent international industrial consortiums.
Key Developments and Factual Context
The Minister of Agriculture, accompanied by the Wali of the Fez-Meknes region, Governor of the prefecture of Fez, Said Zniber, Governor of the prefecture of Meknes, Abdelghani Sebbar, SIAM Commissioner, Jaouad Chami, and a large delegation of senior officials from the Ministry and representatives of local authorities, toured the various stands, poles, pavilions, and locations of the exhibition, organized this year under the theme “Green Generation: for a sustainable food sovereignty.”
This visit was an opportunity to closely monitor the exhibition’s preparations ahead of the official opening of this international agricultural event next week.
Strategic Significance and Regional Impact
On this occasion, Sadiki underlined, in a statement to the press, that preparations are underway to ensure the success of the exhibition, noting that the exhibition should see the participation of around 1400 exhibitors from 68 countries, including major international actors.
The Minister of Agriculture stated that this year’s edition will be marked by the organization of a series of workshops and conferences addressing current issues, including food sovereignty and climate change, further announcing the signing of 20 contract programs on production chains.
“This falls within the framework of the implementation of the Green Generation 2020-2030 strategy, ” explained Sadiki, adding that this international event will showcase the latest developments in research and innovation at the international level, and the development of a business space to facilitate future partnerships in business and trade.
Looking Forward: 2026–2030 Roadmap
Looking ahead toward the close of 2026 and the 2027 calendar year, institutional roadmaps will prioritize consolidated delivery across all flagship initiatives. As Morocco accelerates preparations for major international hosting duties—most notably the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal—every sector is aligning toward shared standards of excellence, digital modernization, and inclusive socio-economic impact.