The 16th edition of the International Agricultural Forum in Morocco (SIAM) has confirmed that the prices of cattle for Eid al-Adha will increase this year by about 1,000 dirhams compared to last year, citing high fodder prices and drought.
More dust from the Sahara Desert in North Africa is reaching Europe. Changes in wind patterns, desertification, and drought in Maghreb region to be blamed.
A recent EU report highlights Morocco as one of the Mediterranean countries hardest hit by drought, with striking before-and-after satellite images from January 2023 and 2024 starkly showcasing the impact.
A third year of drought across North Africa could significantly inflate wheat imports for key countries like Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, warns Gro Intelligence.
Authorities in Casablanca have ordered the closure of car wash shops and public baths three days a week to rationalize potable water consumption.