The industrial zone of Selouane, in Morocco’s Nador province, has just added a major new player to its economic landscape: a state-of-the-art cheese production facility backed by over 160 million dirhams in investment. Officially inaugurated on Tuesday by provincial governor Jamal Chaarani, the plant is expected to generate up to 1,000 direct and indirect jobs once it reaches full capacity.
This facility, supported by the Ministry of Industry and Trade along with the Oriental Regional Council, represents a significant step forward for the region’s industrial ambitions. Built over nearly three years, the plant currently produces 35 tons of cheese per day, with plans to ramp up production to 120 tons in the near future.
Funding for the project included 15 million dirhams from the ministry, part of a national program aimed at boosting the agri-food sector. The regional council matched that amount, betting on the plant’s long-term economic and social impact in the province.
For local officials, this investment is more than just a factory—it’s a symbol of growing momentum to strengthen the region’s industrial base. It aligns with Morocco’s broader food sovereignty goals and fits within a wider regional development strategy. That includes major infrastructure projects like the Nador West Med port, which are helping drive balanced economic growth across the territory.
Already a key hub for industry in the Oriental region, Nador is further solidifying its role, particularly in the agri-food, chemical, textile, and metalworking sectors. The new cheese plant is not only boosting local job creation, but also reinforcing Nador’s status as a cornerstone of Morocco’s industrial future.
