The agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco on reciprocal liberalisation measures on agricultural products, processed agricultural products, fish and fishery products was signed on 13 December in conjunction with the EU-Morocco Association Council held the same day.

Initialled in December 2009, the agreement strengthens the position of European exporters on the Moroccan market, particularly in the sector of processed agricultural products. It represents a major offensive interest for the EU as total liberalisation will be phased in over the coming decade, with the exception of pasta, for which a quantitative restriction is provided. For agricultural products, the agreement will allow for the immediate liberalisation of 45% of the value of EU exports and 70% in ten years. The two parties have also agreed to open negotiations on the protection of geographical indications