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Pumpkin
The Moroccan pumpkin, with its orange flesh, slightly sweet flavor and high fiber and beta-carotene content, is a must-have vegetable for both home cooking and industry. Its shelf life of several months, ease of processing and visual appeal make it a product in great demand on international markets. Morocco offers regular seasonal production, with sizes to suit all destinations.
Main growing regions
Pumpkin growing is well developed in Morocco's agricultural regions, which have large plots of land and plenty of sunshine:
Doukkala - El Jadida: large-calibre production, uniform color.
Gharb - Kenitra: high yield, medium size, easy export.
Tadla - Béni Mellal: terroir suited to long storage.
Marrakech - Haouz: shoulder season, harvest in May-June.
Fès - Sefrou: pumpkins for fresh and industrial use.
Harvest: from May to Augustdepending on region and variety.
Types of Marketed Pumpkins
We offer several varieties of pumpkins according to their use, shape and size:
Whole pumpkin (standard size)
Firm flesh, smooth skin, very good shelf life.
Packaged for fresh or semi-industrial markets.
Cut pumpkin (quarters)
Packaged fresh, ready to slice.
Retail and processing.
Pumpkin for industry
Large size, dense flesh.
Used for purée, soup, juice and jam.
Decorative pumpkin (on request)
Specific varieties for autumn export.
Niche market (Europe, North America).
Organic pumpkin (under development)
Chemical-free, certified production.
European niche market.
Capacity & Reservation Commitment:
Start-up volume: 40 tons of pumpkins ready for export.
Seasonal commitment: up to 500 tons according to contract.
Grouped or staggered delivery, according to schedule and formats.
Technical Specifications & Quality Commitment
Botanical name : Cucurbita pepo
Growing methods: open field, sowing in rows, localized irrigation
Harvesting: manual, with field drying
Sizes: 2 to 10+ kg depending on variety
Farmed area: +60 hectares
Certifications: GlobalG.A.P., GRASP, HACCP
Logistics & Export
Estimated annual production: +600 tonnes
Packaging:
Whole pieces in bulk (nets or crates)
Shrink-wrapped quarters or trays (on request)
Standard or customized pallets
Shelf life: up to 2 months at dry room temperature / 3 months in cold storage (10 to 12°C)
Transport: sea, land or air depending on format
The pumpkins are harvested when fully ripe, cleaned and packed in certified stations.
The Moroccan pumpkin, rich in opportunities
A seasonal product with high added value, Moroccan pumpkins are equally well-suited to fresh markets and industrial processing. À L'Aube de Dakhla guarantees a stable supply, customized volumes and perfectly controlled export logistics.
Ask for your delivery schedule and receive your customized export quote.
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