The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned Tuesday of the resurgence of El Niño. In a statement, it urged countries to prepare for extreme weather events in the coming months. In Morocco, the phenomenon is reflected in a very high likelihood of drought returning.
After seven years of drought, abundant rainfall is driving a strong recovery in Morocco’s aromatic and medicinal plant sector, particularly for wild varieties. Growers are now expressing strong expectations for the season, following two difficult years marked by shortages, high prices, and declining quality.
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.