The regions of Morocco
Choose a region to read about its wines and explore the smaller growing areas within it.
- 01Casablanca SettatNo producers listed yetCasablanca Settat is a region in Morocco with winegrowing around Casablanca, the Zénatas vineyards and the Ben-Slimane plateau. Atlantic influence moderates the climate. Its wine appellations include Zenata, Sahel and Doukkala; Doukkala is reserved for rosé wines.
- 02Fes MeknesNo producers listed yetMorocco's Fes-Meknes region has vineyards centred on Meknes, near Roman Volubilis between the Atlas foothills and Mount Zerhoun. They sit at 580 to 700 metres on sandy and clay-limestone soils. Hot summers and cool winters accompany production of red, white and rosé wines, including pale rosé known as gris.
- 03Marrakech SafiNo producers listed yetMarrakech-Safi is a region in Morocco with an arid to semi-arid climate. Oceanic conditions around Essaouira differ from the more continental climate around Marrakech. Temperatures have risen across the region, with more hot days and heat waves in Marrakech.
- 04OrientalNo producers listed yetOriental is a Moroccan wine region associated with Oujda. Its appellations of Berkane and Angad share grape rules for red, rosé and white wines.
- 05Rabat Sale KenitraNo producers listed yetIn Morocco's Rabat Sale Kenitra region, wine appellations extend across riverbanks, hills and plateaus. They include Chellah, Rharb, Zaër and Zemmour. Chellah and Zaër are associated with lighter red wines.