Morocco has the largest phosphate reserves in the world – making it one of the most important countries for food supply. CNBC visited a phosphate mine close to Marrakesh to understand the importance of this commodity.
Phosphorous is one of the three nutrients, along with nitrogen and potassium, used in commercial fertilizers. Without the mineral, many farmers would struggle to get good crops.
CNBC visited a mine in Ben Guerir, Morocco owned by OCP – the largest producer of phosphates in the world. Ilias El Fali, the chief operating officer at OCP, said that the African continent holds the key to global food security.
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