Meknes, a former imperial capital, is a major agricultural hub and the reference city of the fertile Saïss plain. Its labour market is closely tied to agriculture, agri-food and the processing of local products, with a strong higher-education base.
Economic weight
The Saïss plain is one of Morocco’s richest farming regions — cereals, olives, vineyards (Meknes is also the country’s wine capital), livestock and market gardening. The city hosts SIAM (the International Agriculture Show of Morocco), a leading sector trade event.
Hiring sectors
- Agriculture and agri-food (oil mills, canneries, dairy);
- Viticulture and winemaking;
- Higher education and research (ENA Meknes, ENSAM, FST);
- Public administration;
- Cultural tourism (listed medina, nearby Volubilis);
- Construction and real estate;
- Mechanical and plastics industry.
Common roles
- agronomists and agricultural technicians;
- winemakers and cellar managers;
- quality and food-safety managers;
- teachers and administrative staff;
- sales reps and buyers;
- tour guides and hospitality staff.
Resources
- ANAPEC Meknes El Menzeh and Old Town offices;
- ENA Meknes (National School of Agriculture), ENSAM, FST Meknes;
- Fès-Meknès Chamber of Agriculture.
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