Morocco confronts record surge in meat prices as consumer groups demand urgent action

Consumer protection groups in Morocco have warned that red‑meat prices have reached a record 180 dirhams per kilogram, stressing that the spike is eroding purchasing power. Association head Hassan Al‑Satti cited lingering effects of several years of drought on the national livestock herd as a primary cause and called for comprehensive reforms, including herd rebuilding, breeder support, feed‑stock development and tighter regulation of middlemen.

Prime Minister Aziz Akhnouch attributed the price pressure to a volatile global context, noting sharp rises in energy and transport costs and a 190 % increase in worldwide red‑meat prices over the past six years. He highlighted government assistance to farmers, customs facilitation, plans to open 12 wholesale meat markets across regions, and the possibility of raising import duties on cattle and meat to protect consumers.

Both parties agreed that continued measures are needed to balance producer and consumer interests, curb speculation, and improve supply‑chain efficiency.