ANDA — Aquaculture services: practical guide
Information and support portal for aquaculture projects and sector opportunities.
- Organization
- National Agency for Aquaculture Development
- Category
- Agriculture and fisheries
- Profiles
- Self-employed entrepreneurs, SMEs
- Data verified
- 2026-07-24
Quick answer. Morocco’s National Agency for the Development of Aquaculture (ANDA) supports promoters of marine aquaculture projects: project relevance, technical orientation, information on zones with aquaculture potential, regulatory framework and project development. Its Investor Area is therefore more than a directory of permits.
What is the ANDA Investor Area for?
ANDA explains that it can examine the relevance of an investment with the project holder according to factors such as the species, proposed location, promoter profile, available means and objectives. The agency can also help structure an initial concept and point investors toward spatial opportunities identified through aquaculture planning.
Start with the project, not with a generic form
Before looking for an authorization, define at least the farming method, species, approximate project scale and desired location. These factors influence technical feasibility, site availability and environmental constraints. ANDA’s approach is based on responsible aquaculture planning rather than free installation on any coastal site.
Technical support and follow-up
The Investor Area describes support that can range from initial project analysis to monitoring farm-performance indicators. For an entrepreneur, the portal is useful for testing whether the business concept fits the location, sector rules and technical conditions before committing to an unsuitable site.
Authorization and environment
ANDA also publishes legal references governing the activity. Environmental assessment is an important part of creating and operating a farm. Required documents, opinions and authorizations depend on the actual project, so verify the requirements applicable to the site and activity at the time of submission.
Location is a strategic choice
An available zone is not just a point on a map. It must be compatible with the species, site conditions, coastal uses and environmental requirements. Investors at an early stage can therefore save time by asking first about suitable zones and opportunities before building a full business plan around a location that may not be eligible.
Who can use this service?
- investors looking for an aquaculture opportunity or location;
- entrepreneurs testing the feasibility of a concept;
- cooperatives or project holders needing technical orientation;
- operators looking for regulatory and environmental references.