With the holy month of Ramadan approaching—a peak period for household consumption—Moroccan families are bracing for rising food prices. However, as banks tighten lending due to an increase in non-performing loans, many families are turning to traditional and alternative financing methods such as the “Daret” rotating savings system and microcredit associations to secure funds for Ramadan expenses and upcoming high-cost occasions, particularly Eid al-Adha. Read more: https://hes.press/4b5ap6P