فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
As Ramadan approaches, Moroccans have begun to feel anxious after the slight increase in the prices of dates, which recorded an increase of between one and two dirhams per kilogram, this increase made many wonder whether these prices will continue to rise in the coming days.
According to what is circulating among professionals in the sector, local dates are not enough to cover the needs of the national market, which prompted the authorities to open the door to imports from several Arab countries, most notably Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria and Saudi Arabia, to meet the high demand during the holy month.
The prices of dates in the markets are expected to range between 20 and 150 dirhams per kilogram, which raises fears of further increases that may occur as the days pass, reflecting the economic challenges faced by Moroccan citizens during this period.
Professionals: For these reasons, the prices of dates in Morocco have risen as Ramadan approaches
Dates are a staple food item that is heavily consumed during the holy month of Ramadan in Morocco. However, this year’s price hike has significantly affected the purchasing power of Moroccan citizens.
Rising date prices
According to professionals and date traders, the prices of all types of dates have increased this year. These increases average between 5 and 10 dirhams per kilogram, depending on the type of date. Professionals attribute these increases to the poor production of Moroccan oases due to successive years of drought and lack of rain, as well as the fact that some oases were affected by fires in the summer.
The impact of high date prices
Dates are an important part of the Ramadan tradition in Morocco, consumed at iftar and suhoor. With the rise in date prices, the purchasing power of the average citizen has been negatively impacted. Many families can no longer afford to buy dates in large quantities as they did in previous years.
Source : Fes News Media
