Ramadan, a source of income for many families

In Salé, entire families turn to casual trading during Ramadan. Young people improvise as cooks, seizing the holy month to offer various cakes popular during this period. At Bab Lakhmiss, business is booming: chebbakia, briouates, meloui, puff pastry, "Rezet el Qadi"… the list of pancakes is long, and sellers take advantage of this variety to increase their takings. Ali, a puff pastry seller, finds his niche in this casual trade. This novice merchant, who prepares this essential ingredient for briouats, is delighted to have gained so many customers in such a short time. Indeed, a long queue, composed mainly of women, reaches the door of the neighbouring shop. Ahmed, who only recently learned this trade, believes it is a good opportunity to earn money. "Ramadan, like any symbolic holiday, has its own needs, and therefore specific trades to meet the increased demand for food products. Man…