Adverse weather, including floods in the north and strong winds and cold in the south, has severely hit Morocco’s red fruit sector, causing production losses and export delays. Growers and exporters report falling volumes, quality issues, and unmet contracts, while trying to save what could be saved of the season.
Floods and severe weather in northern Morocco have affected the country’s soft fruit heartland, with many growers seeing their farms inundated and greenhouses damaged. Production losses are estimated at up to 10%, with the impact expected to weigh on early Ramadan supply and push prices higher.
The Moroccan government has announced the allocation of direct financial aid to people affected by the recent floods in northern and western Morocco. Emergency payments will begin next week, with affected families advised to send an SMS to 1212, including their national ID details, to process their requests.