The price of red meat in Morocco has climbed sharply in recent months, with beef averaging around MAD 100 per kilogram in several cities, adding pressure to household budgets already strained by inflation.
Lamb, typically in higher demand ahead of Eid al-Adha, has risen even further, to around MAD 130-140/kg, while beef prices now range between MAD 100 and 120/kg.
Traders and industry operators told Barlaman.com that the high prices are primarily due to the prolonged seven-year drought that has severely affected Morocco’s agriculture sector, driving up feed costs and reducing the livestock supply. Seasonal demand linked to Eid preparations has further tightened the market.
The price increases come despite significant government support for the sector. The government allocated MAD 12.8 billion ($1.3 billion) under its livestock recovery program for 2025-2026, aimed at stabilizing production and supporting breeders. Under the program, farmers receive MAD 400 per ewe and MAD 300 per female goat, with more than 90% of beneficiaries being small-scale herders owning fewer than 30 animals.
At the same time, Morocco has expanded livestock imports through tax exemptions and financial incentives in an effort to boost supply and ease price pressures.
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