Moroccan Sheep Prices Surge Ahead of Eid al-Adha Despite Ample Supply
16 July 2021
As Eid al-Adha approaches, sheep prices have soared compared to last year. Yet the supply far exceeds the demand.
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Moroccan Cities Rank Among World’s Most Affordable for Western Expats, Survey Finds
24 June 2021
Casablanca and Rabat, two Moroccan metropolises, are among the least expensive destinations on the planet for Westerners. This is revealed by the annual survey on the cost of (…)
Moroccan Self-Perception of Poverty Soars Despite Official Low Rates, Study Finds
14 June 2021
It is the feeling that informs about the social situation of Moroccans. Half of them consider themselves poor while, in reality, the absolute poverty rate is now only 1.2%.
Morocco’s Urban-Rural Income Gap: City Households Earn Nearly 3 Times More
30 April 2021
Urban households have a much higher income than rural households in Morocco. This is revealed by the latest survey by the High Commission for Planning (HCP) on "Household (…)
Morocco’s Consumer Price Index Rises 0.3% in February, Transport Costs Surge
23 March 2021
The consumer price index (CPI) experienced a slight increase in February 2021. This increase is 0.3% compared to the same period in 2020.
Morocco Cuts Subsidies on Butane Gas and Sugar as Prices Rise
12 March 2021
For the month of January 2021, the subsidy on butane gas and sugar reached 1.196 billion dirhams (MDH) compared to 1.236 billion dirhams in January 2020. This is what the (…)
Morocco’s Consumer Price Index Rises 1.3% in October, Led by Food Costs
21 November 2020
The consumer price index (CPI) increased by 1.3% during the month of October 2020. These details were provided by the High Commission for Planning (HCP).
Morocco Allocates 12.5 Billion Dirhams for Basic Necessities Subsidy in 2021
29 October 2020
Pending the implementation of the unified social register in 2022, the Moroccan government will continue to subsidize basic necessities including liquefied butane gas. An (…)
Morocco’s Consumer Prices Rise 0.3% in September, Led by Food Costs
23 October 2020
A 0.3% increase in the consumer price index (CPI) was recorded in September 2020, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP).
Morocco’s Consumer Confidence Hits Record Low Amid Economic Challenges
18 October 2020
The slight recovery in national activity has not been able to maintain household confidence. Household morale is at its lowest level according to the results of the survey of (…)