March 26–28, 2026 | MOROCCO LIVING LABS
Within the framework of the NATAE (North African Transition to AgroEcology) project, a three-day study tour was organized for women farmers from the Skoura M’Daz Living Lab, the National School of Agriculture of Meknes (ENA), in collaboration with Atlas Association for Agroecology.
This immersive journey, held from April 26 to 28, 2026, followed a learning pathway across Ifrane, Meknes, and Rabat, combining field visits, institutional exchange, and peer-to-peer learning experiences.
Authored by Valérie Noël with photography by Martin Demay, this work is an invitation to discover the men and women practicing agroecology across North Africa. Through a blend of evocative text and striking imagery, the book explores the landscapes and agricultural practices that define the region’s sustainable future.
This project was made possible with the support of our partners: INAT, El Argoub, ENAM, and GRDR.
Objective of the Study Tour
The study tour aimed to strengthen the capacities of rural women farmers by exposing them to successful agroecological initiatives, cooperative models, and institutional support systems. It focused on promoting:
- Agroecological practices
- Women’s empowerment
- Sustainable agricultural entrepreneurship
- Knowledge exchange and networking
A Progressive Learning Journey
The program was designed as a step-by-step experiential learning process, allowing participants to explore the agroecological transition from production to commercialization.
Key Activities
- Visit to a Women’s Cooperative – Ifrane
Participants discovered a successful cooperative specializing in the production and transformation of aromatic and medicinal plants. The visit highlighted certification processes, value addition, and market strategies.
- Living Lab Experience – Meknes
At the Aït Othmane Living Lab, women engaged with real-field agroecological practices such as crop rotation, composting, irrigation teschniques, and diversification systems.
- Institutional Exchange – FAO Morocco, Rabat
A meeting with FAO representatives provided insights into national strategies supporting sustainable agriculture, women empowerment, and climate resilience.
- Visit to Souk El Fellah – Rabat
The tour concluded with a visit to a solidarity-based agricultural market, showcasing short supply chains and direct producer-consumer relationships.
