Moroccan Olive Oil Prices Surge to Record Highs as Harvest Approaches
8 October 2024
The olive season has not yet started in Morocco, but the price of the fruit is already soaring, and consequently that of olive oil.
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Morocco Turns to Spanish Olive Oil Imports Amid Drought-Induced Shortage
7 October 2024
Morocco would have started importing olive oil from Spain to make up for its deficit and cope with the rise in prices of this highly prized product by Moroccans.
Severe Drought Drives 50% Surge in Moroccan Olive Oil Prices, Impacting Families
29 September 2024
The price of olive oil in Morocco has recorded record increases (up 32.9% on average over one year) due to the persistent drought that has been hitting the kingdom for a few (…)
Moroccan Resident Challenges Border Seizure of Olive Oil in Melilla
28 September 2024
A Moroccan residing in Melilla is contesting the seizure of 11.2 liters of olive oil during his crossing at the Beni-Enzar border. He believes he was the victim of an abuse of (…)
Morocco Turns to Olive Oil Imports as Drought Slashes Production, Drives Up Prices
23 September 2024
The government of Aziz Akhannouch has finally found a solution to overcome the drop in local olive oil production due to the drought, which has severely affected the country’s (…)
Moroccan Police Uncover Major Olive Oil Adulteration Scheme in Taounate
23 September 2024
The Kariat Ba Mohamed police, in the province of Taounate, seized a cargo vehicle loaded with a large quantity of adulterated olive oil and arrested a suspect.
Morocco’s Olive Oil Exports Surge as Domestic Prices Soar
18 September 2024
Paradox in Morocco. While olive oil is becoming increasingly inaccessible to Moroccans due to its high price, exports of this highly prized product have risen in the first six (…)
Morocco Faces Olive Oil Price Surge, Sparking Government Inquiry
17 September 2024
The price of olive oil has reached record levels in Morocco. This upward trend could continue in the coming months, which worries a deputy who has questioned the government on (…)
Moroccan-Born Vendée Resident Revives Family Olive Grove for Organic Oil Import
16 September 2024
A Moroccan living in Les Sables-d’Olonne has taken over the family olive grove to import fully organic oil to Vendée.
Drought Drives Steep Olive Oil Price Hike in Morocco
14 September 2024
In Morocco, olive oil prices could see a significant increase this year due to the sharp drop in production due to persistent drought and lack of rainfall.