Morocco Warns of Repercussions of Worst Drought Crisis in 30 Years

Last February, the government of  Morocco announced its readiness to face the worst drought in nearly thirty years during the months of March and April.

The Kingdom has already entered the crisis amid concern from the government and anticipation from farmers in the areas most vulnerable to the damage caused by that wave.

In this context, Moroccan Minister of Agriculture, Mohamed Seddiqi, said that Morocco expects to lose 53% of its grain crop after witnessing the worst drought in decades, and informed members of parliament that Moroccan farmers planted 3.5 million hectares of grain this year, of which 44% were soft wheat and 24 percent in wheat and 32 percent in barley.

The Moroccan minister said that only 21% of the crops are in good condition, due to the repercussions of the drought, and Morocco launched an exceptional program worth 10 billion dirhams (about 1.7 billion dollars) to support rural areas and help agricultural workers face the effects of drought and limit its impact on their activities.