
Morocco’s alfalfa belt sits between a Mediterranean coast and a semi-arid interior where summer heat and water scarcity decide which stands survive. Seed multiplied in Sindh and southern Punjab — hot, irrigated, often saline — is a close climatic match. Importers in Casablanca, Beni Mellal, Agadir and Marrakech buy from Kohenoor International because:
Morocco produces most of its milk from smallholder and cooperative herds supplying large processors, with alfalfa as the primary irrigated forage in the Tadla (Beni Mellal), Doukkala (El Jadida), Souss-Massa (Agadir) and Haouz (Marrakech) perimeters. The Generation Green 2020-2030 strategy pushes higher dairy productivity and water efficiency at the same time, which makes seed quality a policy lever as much as a farm decision. Domestic seed multiplication does not cover demand, so Morocco imports certified alfalfa seed every year — historically from Europe, the United States and Australia.
Pakistani seed enters that mix on price, climate fit and lead time. Our non-dormant and semi-dormant lines match the heat and salinity profile of the southern and central perimeters better than temperate-origin seed, and land in Casablanca at a lower cost per hectare sown. Kohenoor International prepares every consignment with the phytosanitary and analysis documents ONSSA requires, and supports importers with French and Arabic labelling for distribution to cooperatives and agri-retailers.
Cooperative and family dairy farms feeding Holstein and Montbéliarde herds need dependable multi-cut stands for green chop through the season.
Large irrigated blocks replacing old stands with seed that tolerates saline groundwater and high summer temperatures.
Alfalfa hay as the protein base for fattening units that peak before Eid al-Adha.
Farms rebuilding forage area after drought need high-germination seed that closes canopy quickly.
Distributors serving cooperatives need consistent lots, ONSSA-ready documents and bilingual labelling.
Regional agricultural offices and donor-funded projects require certified lots with full analysis and origin documents.
Kohenoor International (depuis 1957) exporte vers le Maroc des semences de luzerne (Medicago sativa) non dormantes et semi-dormantes, tolérantes à la chaleur et à la salinité. Pureté 99 %, germination 85 % minimum, exemptes de cuscute, avec certificat phytosanitaire et certificat d’analyse conformes aux exigences de l’ONSSA. Expédition FOB Karachi vers Casablanca ou Tanger Med en 18-24 jours, commande minimale 1 tonne, prix FOB, CFR ou CIF. Contact : WhatsApp +92-310-4929292 ou export@kohenoorint.com. | بذور الفصة (البرسيم الحجازي) من باكستان إلى المغرب: نقاوة 99٪، إنبات 85٪، خالية من الحامول، شحن من كراتشي إلى الدار البيضاء خلال 18-24 يوماً.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Medicago sativa L. |
| Type | Non-dormant multi-cut (FD 8-10) and semi-dormant lines, adapted to irrigated hot climates |
| Purity | 99% minimum (physical) |
| Germination | 85% minimum |
| Moisture | ≤10% |
| Weed Seeds | Dodder-free (Cuscuta spp.); quarantine weeds nil |
| Inert Matter | ≤1% |
| Origin | Sindh & Punjab, Pakistan |
| HS Code | 1209.21 |
| Packaging | 25 KG / 50 KG PP or paper bags; jumbo bags on request |
| MOQ | 1 Metric Ton (trial orders welcome) |
| Incoterms | FOB Karachi / CFR / CIF |
| Documents | Phytosanitary Certificate + Certificate of Analysis (purity, germination, moisture) with every shipment |
We load at Karachi Port (KICT / SAPT), about 165 km from our Hyderabad facility. Services route via the Red Sea and Suez Canal to Morocco’s Atlantic and Mediterranean gateways:
| Destination Port | Typical Transit Time | Serves |
|---|---|---|
| Casablanca | 20-24 days | Casablanca-Settat, Doukkala, Tadla, Marrakech |
| Tanger Med | 18-22 days | Northern Morocco, Gharb, Loukkos, Saïss; fastest transshipment |
| Agadir | 22-26 days | Souss-Massa perimeter and the south |
| Nador | 20-24 days | Oriental region |
Seed imports into Morocco are controlled by the Office National de Sécurité Sanitaire des Produits Alimentaires (ONSSA), with customs clearance through PortNet. Every Kohenoor consignment to Morocco includes:
A failed alfalfa stand in Morocco costs a full irrigation season on scarce water. Kohenoor International has been the low-risk seed source for buyers in Africa and the Middle East since 1957.
Our MOQ is 1 metric ton (40 x 25 kg bags), enough for roughly 40-50 hectares. Distributors and perimeter-scale growers typically order 5-20 MT per sowing season; volume pricing applies from 5 MT.
Non-dormant FD 8-10 lines suit the Souss, Haouz, Tadla and Doukkala perimeters, where summers are hot and stands are cut 8-10 times a year. Semi-dormant FD 6-8 lines suit the cooler Saïss, Gharb and Loukkos regions. We advise based on your location, water quality and cutting schedule.
Karachi to Tanger Med is typically 18-22 days and to Casablanca 20-24 days via the Suez Canal. Allow 7-10 days for cleaning, packing and container booking, so plan 4-5 weeks from order to arrival to hit the October-November sowing window.
Yes. Every lot is gravity-separated and sortex-cleaned to remove Cuscuta and other quarantine weed seeds, then tested by seed count before the phytosanitary certificate is issued. Importers also need a valid ONSSA import authorisation, which we help you match document-for-document.
Most Moroccan buyers pay by irrevocable letter of credit at sight through a Moroccan bank, or by T/T with 30% on order and 70% against the bill of lading copy. Prices are quoted in USD or EUR, FOB Karachi, CFR or CIF Casablanca / Tanger Med.