Eid al-Adha: Markets under close surveillance in Agadir

Seven hectares, 21,541 heads of sheep and goats, 306 operators. The Tikouine sacrificial animal market is fully operational. Wali Saaïd Amzazi made sure of this on Saturday, May 23, during a field visit accompanied by a delegation of officials from the wilaya and regional services.

He inspected the conditions under which the animals were displayed, checked compliance with health and safety standards, and reviewed the price levels being applied. The four sections of the market were examined, from the first, which concentrates 11,355 heads under the supervision of 158 operators, to the fourth, which has 1,413.

The stakes go beyond simple organization. This year, the government decided to concentrate sales in approved markets and strictly regulate direct transactions from farms. The objective is clear: break the chain of intermediaries, contain speculation, and protect citizens’ purchasing power. Said Amzazi demanded continuous patrols and reinforced monitoring by the competent services. Fraud, monopoly, price manipulation: zero tolerance.

It is a strong signal sent just days before a holiday when household pressure is real. The price of sheep remains a central concern for a large part of the population. The measures taken aim to ensure that the market plays its role as a regulator, not a trap.

Authorities have also put in place all logistical arrangements to ease circulation within the market and guarantee calm purchasing conditions. With just days to go before Eid al-Adha, the message is clear: markets remain under surveillance so that this festive period stays what it is meant to be — one of the most important celebrations in Islam, marked by deep spiritual fervor, social cohesion, and tradition, not a source of anxiety for households.