Moroccan Consumers Call for Fish Boycott as Ramadan Prices Soar

As every Ramadan month, fish prices rise considerably. Currently, the price of sardines is around 20 to 25 dirhams per kilogram. The same goes for the common horse mackerel "chren", whose kilogram sells for 15 or even 18 dirhams, reports the daily Al Ahdath Al Maghribia which informs that the internet users, initiators of the hashtag "Let it rot", have called for a boycott of fish with a view to regulating prices.

Families with limited incomes and weak purchasing power are the most affected by this situation, says the daily, which specifies that the demand for shrimp is high this month of Ramadan, due to its use for the realization of briouates and fish pastillas. As a result, the prices of this crustacean have also soared, ranging from 140 to 160 dirhams per kilo depending on the quality.

The prices in the wholesale markets and in the local markets vary substantially, also note the professionals in the sector who call on the authorities to take their responsibilities.