As Aïd Al-Adha 2026 approaches, a familiar disconnect is once again defining Morocco’s livestock market. Between the farmer and the final buyer, multiple layers of intermediaries intervene, each adding a margin that compounds as the animal moves through the distribution chain. This dynamic is especially pronounced in cities, where direct access to livestock markets — the ‘rahba’ — is limited, leaving urban consumers disproportionately dependent on intermediary networks. Authorities have responded by encouraging the expansion of direct-sale livestock markets across the country. Higher fuel prices meanwhile increase transport costs throughout the supply chain.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 06, 2026 13:15 UTC