Moroccan Wine

In Northern Morocco in the Meknes region, possibly in the city of Meknes, the first Vines were planted over 2,500 years ago.

The Wine industry in Morocco was adapted and advanced by the French Protectorate, which was the occupation of a large part of Morocco by the French military, from 1912 to 1956.

The first winery was created in Morocco in 1926, called Domaine Ouled Thaleb and it’s still in operation today. Over 75% of the wine produced in Morocco is red. Morocco has 5 wine regions, and within those regions are 14 areas with Appellation d’Origine Garantie (AOG) status.

The Eastern Region

• Beni Sadden AOG
• Berkane AOG
• Angad AOG

Meknès/Fès Region

• Guerrouane AOG
• Beni M’tir AOG
• Saiss AOG
• Zerhoune AOG
• Coteaux de l’Atlas 1er Cru

The Northern Plain

• Gharb AOG

Rabat/Casablanca Region

• Chellah AOG
• Zemmour AOG
• Zaër AOG
• Zenatta AOG
• Sahel AOG

El-Jadida Region

• Doukkala AOG

The grapes grown within Morocco:

• Carignan
• Cinsaut – Used to make about 40% of wine
• Alicante
• Grenache
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Merlot
• Syrah
• Clairette Blanche
• Muscat
• Chardonnay
• Chenin Blanc
• Sauvignon bBlanc