Merchants in the East reveal the reason for Moroccans' demand for Algerian dates

Published 2022년 4월 3일

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Bani Adrar, located 20 km north of Oujda, is a popular destination for date lovers from Algeria, particularly seeking the high-quality 'Arjoun' variety in the days leading up to Ramadan. These dates are renowned for their affordability, with prices ranging from 35 to 45 dirhams per kilogram, and up to 50 dirhams at most. They are also celebrated for their large size, sweet taste, and health benefits. Recent concerns about potential harmful substances in these dates have been refuted by traders, who assure that the dates undergo customs clearance and are backed by a certificate from the National Health Safety Office, confirming their safety for consumption.

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One of the traders, Hisham, told Le360, that the city of Bani Adrar (20 km north of the city of Oujda), is one of the destinations that lovers of dates from the eastern neighbor of Morocco go to, especially before the holy month of Ramadan, especially the type called "Arjoun", due to its great quality. And its low price, as the price of a kilogram ranges between 35 to 45 dirhams, and 50 dirhams as the maximum price. The same spokesman added that in addition to these advantages, the Algerian dates are characterized by the large size of the date, its distinctive sweetness, and its health benefits, denying, on the other hand, all the recent rumors that these dates contain carcinogenic or dangerous substances. In this context, Rachid Zayani, a dealer of dates, confirmed to Le360 microphone that the goods offered for sale pass through customs and are not smuggled, in addition to possessing a certificate from the National Health Safety Office proving that these dates are free of any ...

Source: Le 360