RABAT- The Moroccan government said on Thursday it will scrap import duties on soft wheat and durum starting from Nov. 1.

The decision was taken by the government council to reinforce stockpiles and maintain price stability, spokesman for the government Mustapha Baitas said.

(Reporting by Ahmed Eljechtimi; Editing by Kirsten Donovan) ((ahmed.eljechtimi@thomsonreuters.com;))