The commune of Ghassate, in the province of Ouarzazate, is involved in the agricultural transition of many farming families.

The adoption and dissemination of agroecology practices have secured and developed agricultural activities that had been undermined by a very difficult geographical context.

In market gardening, fruit growing, and animal husbandry, the families have progressively implemented techniques to improve organic fertility, water management and preserve the health of plants and animals.

The commune's agroecology transition was initiated in 2014 with 10% of the farms. It has promoted the dissemination of management tools and the appropriation of management manuals by families as a tool for measuring results and helping them to make decisions.

Today, more than 40% are in the process and new farms are starting the transition process. Women account for 73% of the 468 family farms.

This sheet is produced within the framework of the Avaclim project, which aims to create the necessary conditions for the deployment of agroecology in drylands. The international solidarity association CARI coordinates the Avaclim project while Agrisud International is in charge of its implementation in Morocco.