Project for Development of Fishing Village

OUTLINE OF THE PROJECT

In Morocco, which has rich fishing grounds, fisheries accounted for about 14% of total exports and were an important source of foreign exchange. However, small-scale coastal fisheries lacked basic infrastructure and facilities for ensuring safety and hygiene. In particular, the two fishing villages of Imessouane and Cala Iris had no fisheries facilities other than old storehouses, and residents relied on salty well water for their daily needs. This project constructed wave-dissipating breakwaters, slipways, fish auction halls, and water supply facilities in both villages and provided equipment such as ice makers and outboard engines, aiming to ensure the safety of fishers and their boats, add value to fish, and improve living conditions.