As temperatures rise ahead of Eid al-Adha, specialists are urging Moroccans to take precautions when transporting and keeping sheep, stressing the importance of ventilation, shade and hydration.
As Eid al-Adha approaches, livestock markets across Morocco are gradually filling up again, with prices ranging from around 50 dirhams per kilogram for some goat breeds to as much as 75 dirhams per kilogram for larger sheep, while average livestock prices in some regions stand between 2,000 and 3,100 dirhams.
Despite a season of abundant rainfall improving grazing conditions in Morocco, red meat prices remain stubbornly high, creating a paradox that worries consumers ahead of Eid al-Adha. Experts attribute the situation to a tight supply exacerbated by breeders holding onto livestock for fattening, compounded by the lingering effects of past droughts and rising import costs.
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