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Red Squash

Moroccan red squash, also known as potimarron, is a variety of squash highly prized for its sweet flesh, melt-in-the-mouth texture and slightly fragrant chestnut taste. Its orange-red skin, good keeping qualities and versatility in the kitchen make it a product with great commercial potential. Thanks to a favorable climate and fertile soils, Morocco produces red squash every year for export to Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Main growing regions

Red squash is grown in well-drained areas, in open fields, with good exposure to the sun:

Doukkala - El Jadida: high yield, homogeneous size.
Gharb - Kenitra: light, sandy soil, premium quality.
Tadla - Béni Mellal: very good sugar content, long shelf life.
Haouz - Marrakech: winter production.
Fès - Meknès: emerging zone, test on early varieties.

Harvest: from May to Augustdepending on zone and crop cycle.

Types of Red Squash Marketed

We offer different sizes and packaging according to market needs:

Whole red squash (2-4 kg)
Round shape, dark red skin, bright orange flesh.
Fresh market, supermarkets and foodservice.

Cut red squash (quarters)
Ready to cook, shrink-wrapped.
Local market or rapid export.

Red squash for processing
Irregular sizes but high-quality flesh.
Food industry (soups, purées, frozen foods).

Organic squash (pilot test)
Pesticide-free, organic production.
European high-end market.

Capacity & Commitment of Reservations:

Starting capacity: 30 tons of red squash available.
Commitments of up to 400 tons possible, depending on the contract.
Weekly or monthly delivery, depending on destination.

Technical Specifications & Quality Commitment

Botanical name : Cucurbita maxima
Growing methods: open field, localized irrigation
Harvesting: manual, partial drying in the field
Sizes: 1.5 to 4 kg depending on specifications
Farmed area: +40 hectares
Certifications: GlobalG.A.P., GRASP, HACCP (Organic in progress)

Logistics & Export

Estimated annual production: +450 tonnes
Packaging:
- Whole parts in bulk (wooden or plastic crates)
- Wedges in filmed trays
- Standard pallets 60-80 pieces
Shelf-life: up to 3 months under moderate refrigeration (10-12 °C, 70 % RH)
Transport: by sea or land, with temperature monitoring

The fruit is selected, washed and packed in units approved for export.

Moroccan red squash, a vegetable with a future

Tasty, healthy and hardy, Moroccan red squash meets the expectations of distributors and processors alike. À L'Aube de Dakhla offers complete logistical support, controlled volumes and customized packaging.

Ask for your harvest calendar and receive a personalized export offer.

Why choose our fruit and vegetable products?

Controlled freshness

We control the entire production and logistics chain to offer fruit and vegetables that are harvested when ripe, and preserved in an ideal atmosphere.

Nutritional quality

Our products retain all their natural properties: taste, vitamins, minerals - without artificial additives or treatments.

Certified traceability

Each batch is identified, monitored and certified by our partners according to GlobalG.A.P., HACCP and GRASP standards.

Respect for the environment

Our sustainable farming practices preserve the soil, optimize water consumption and limit chemical inputs.

Moroccan red squash