Morocco - Barley area harvested

1,467 (thousand ha) in 2020

In 2020, barley area harvested for Morocco was 1,467 thousand ha. Though Morocco barley area harvested fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 1971 - 2020 period ending at 1,467 thousand ha in 2020.

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Hordeum spp.: two-row barley (H. disticum) six-row barley (H. hexasticum) four-row barley (H. vulgare). Tolerates poorer soils and lower temperatures better than does wheat. Varieties include with husk and without (naked). Used as a livestock feed, for malt and for preparing foods. The roasted grains are a coffee substitute.