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

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Algeria

Morocco

Published Apr 4, 2022

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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 substances that may pose a threat to the health of consumers, noting that He has been working in this sector for more than 12 years, and no customer has ever complained about a lack of safety and quality of dates, stressing that the interests of the Ministry of Agriculture and Health constantly monitor their goods, especially with the approach of the holy month of Ramadan.