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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