• Morocco digitized 68 of its 76 fish markets to improve transparency and transaction monitoring.
• Authorities now track all vessels operating in Moroccan waters by satellite and RFID to curb illegal fishing.
• The reforms extend digital tools to research, fisheries management, production, and marketing to support sustainability.

Morocco is accelerating the digital transformation of its fisheries sector. Government officials told Parliament this week that 68 of the country’s 76 fish markets now operate using digital systems.

During an oral question session at the House of Representatives on Monday, January 5, 2026, Secretary of State for Maritime Fisheries Zakia Driouich said the rollout of digital tools in first-sale fish markets allows the state to access more accurate information and strengthen oversight of commercial transactions.

In practical terms, digital registration facilitates the tracking of sales and the production of usable data, which reduces transaction opacity. The system also improves audit and control capabilities, which authorities view as essential levers to improve governance and business practices across the sector.

The digital transition extends beyond markets to fishing zones. Authorities now track all vessels operating in Moroccan waters via satellite, Driouich said. At the same time, regulators use radio-frequency identification technology to trace authorized vessels, strengthen enforcement, and combat illegal fishing.

The government is also applying digital tools to scientific research, fisheries management, production methods, and commercialization. This approach aims to improve data collection, planning, and the sustainable management of marine resources.

These initiatives build on a long-standing reform agenda. The Halieutis strategy, launched in 2009, initiated gradual modernization by replacing paper-based documentation with electronic processing for export data.

Today, through the digitalization of first-sale markets and reinforced monitoring at sea, Morocco is moving toward a fisheries value chain that is more traceable, better regulated, and increasingly driven by data.