Around 14 March 2025 (as reported), a group of unidentified minors attacked with rocks Sub Saharan migrants after the night prayer in Lqliaa (Inezgane- Ait Melloul, Souss-Massa). Victims explained that these incidents have been repeated several times since the beginning of Ramadan, with masked minors throwing stones at them, sometimes intercepting them and attempting to steal their belongings. Four months ago, a similar event (a violent robbery) triggered violent clashes between migrants and groups of minors. No further details.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

Stone-throwing riots targeting sub-Saharan African migrants by minors occurred in Lqliaa, Souss-Massa region, Morocco around March 14, 2025. These are recurring attacks against migrants since the start of Ramadan, with a similar violent incident 4 months ago escalating into large-scale clashes between migrants and locals, requiring close attention. Current risk level is low but shows recurring patterns.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Agricultural labor risk: The Souss-Massa region is Morocco's major agricultural zone, where migrant workers play a crucial role in producing export crops such as citrus, olives, and argan, raising concerns about labor force instability
• Potential port logistics impact: The nearby Agadir port serves as a major import/export gateway for southern Morocco, and if unrest spreads within migrant communities, indirect impacts on port labor and inland transport services are expected
• Regional commercial activity decline: Economic ripple effects on local retail and service industries due to migrant community contraction from recurring violence require monitoring

3. Watch points

• Additional violence during Ramadan: Track potential recurrence of similar incidents through early April due to heightened tensions associated with the religious period
• Migrant community departure trends: Assessment needed of actual impact on agricultural and port operations from labor force departure due to recurring attacks