Morocco — wine

Morocco Meknès Wine Region

Morocco's most important wine region, located in the foothills of the Middle Atlas mountains around the imperial city of Meknès at 400–600 meters elevation. The Meknès plateau's continental climate, limestone and clay soils, and Atlas-moderated temperatures produce Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Cinsault that have consistently won gold medals at international competitions. Celliers de Meknès and Domaines Zouina produce Morocco's finest red wines — including the internationally acclaimed Château Roslane — in the context of a Muslim-majority country where wine production serves primarily the tourism and export markets.

Year Rating Notes
2023 Balanced Middle Atlas vintage with characteristic Meknès cedar and dark fruit complexity.
2022 Record Atlas quality; Moroccan wine gaining French MICHELIN restaurant list placements.
2021 Strong vintage; Meknès wines appearing in Air Maroc premium business class service.
2020 Solid year; Moroccan domestic market resilient despite tourism decline.
2019 Exceptional conditions; Château Roslane earning back-to-back Decanter gold medals.
2018 Strong vintage; Moroccan wine tourism growing as Marrakech high-end market expands.
2017 Reliable vintage; Meknès region establishing as Africa's most awarded wine appellation.
2016 Strong season; Moroccan wine exports to France and Belgium growing.
2015 Outstanding Atlas vintage; Château Roslane winning Decanter gold for first time.