Moroccan food exports are fetching higher values than last year. In the second quarter of 2026, their average value per unit rose by 16.2%. Meanwhile, the average value of food products bought abroad edged down.
The appointment of Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri has opened a debate about the place of women in Morocco. In an analysis published on October 3, Deutsche Welle examines the possible effects of this first female head of government on attitudes, laws and the makeup of the next government.
Morocco’s mining and chemicals industries fell sharply in the second quarter of 2026. According to Oxford Economics, the Gulf conflict weighed on mining activity. Morocco also depends on imported raw materials to produce its fertilizers, and supplies have been disrupted.
A survey of 1,035 Moroccan adults reveals that 49.6% had already followed a diet, but only 9.5% used an app to monitor their food intake. However, the sample, which was highly urban and highly educated, does not represent the entire population.
Long-term singlehood is becoming more common in Morocco. In 2024, 12.4% of women reached the age of 50 without having married, a proportion that has risen sharply since the previous census.
The price decrease recorded in Morocco in June 2026 was not felt uniformly across the country. While several cities experienced a marked decline in their consumer price index, Safi and Oujda moved against the national trend.
Food prices fell in Morocco in June 2026, but this overall decline masks sharply contrasting shifts across store shelves. While vegetables and several staple products became cheaper, fish, fruits and certain beverages moved in the opposite direction.
In April 2026, inflation rebounded to 1.7% year-on-year in Morocco. This acceleration occurs despite a reduction in food costs, prompting the government to unlock emergency funds in the face of global and climate crises.
The HCP report on the Moroccan family shows that marital tensions do not always play out solely between spouses. In a portion of divorces, conflicts with in-laws remain an important factor, especially in rural areas.
Marriage is becoming later and more autonomous in Morocco, but the family continues to play a central role in choosing a spouse . According to the HCP, nearly six first marriages out of ten remain arranged or guided by family members.
The latest HCP report confirms a profound transformation of the Moroccan family . Households are increasingly living with fewer generations under the same roof, in favor of smaller households organized around the couple and children.
The HCP report on the Moroccan family shows that marriage remains an important project, but increasingly difficult to achieve. Housing, insufficient income, unemployment and the cost of the ceremony are mainly hindering single people of marriageable age from starting a household.