As Eid al-Adha 2026 approaches, expected around June 7-8 depending on the lunar calendar, the Moroccan government has implemented measures to ensure adequate sheep supply and stabilize prices. The Ministry of Agriculture announced on May 20, 2026, that the national herd includes approximately 7.8 million sheep, sufficient to meet the estimated demand of 5.5 million animals for the holiday.
To curb price speculation, the government has set a maximum price of 60 dirhams per kilogram for live sheep, with a ceiling of 8,000 dirhams per animal. Additionally, 100,000 sheep are being imported from Spain and Romania to supplement local supply, with the first shipments arriving in early May.
Consumer associations have expressed concerns about affordability, noting that prices remain high despite the measures. The government has also launched a monitoring campaign to prevent illegal slaughter and ensure compliance with health standards.
Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is a major religious event where families traditionally slaughter a sheep to commemorate Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son. The holiday's date is confirmed by the Moroccan Ministry of Islamic Affairs.
