Morocco’s meat markets have witnessed a noticeable decline in prices, with the price of lamb dropping to 65 dirhams per kilogram, while the prices of whole sheep have halved. This decrease is a natural result of increased imports ahead of Ramadan and Eid al-Adha, coupled with the impact of the royal directive encouraging citizens to forgo the Eid sacrifice ritual this year.
These combined factors have led to a significant drop in meat prices, providing citizens with the opportunity to benefit from lower prices during a period that typically sees high demand.
It is worth noting that the royal decision to suspend the Eid sacrifice ritual was part of efforts to preserve the national livestock wealth, which has been severely affected by prolonged drought and a decline in livestock numbers.
This drop in prices is welcome news for consumers, especially amid challenging economic conditions, as it helps ease the financial burden on households during religious occasions that usually see increased spending.