Ahead of Eid al-Adha, Moroccan households flock to markets in search of spices essential to traditional holiday dishes. While locally produced spices remain highly valued, sellers say cumin and spice blends are among the most sought-after products in the days leading up to Eid.
In Morocco, as in other countries, thousands of children have alarming blood lead levels. According to UNESCO, the exposure comes from spices containing high levels of lead.