Morocco: The franchise sector in danger of death
19 March 2024
The serial closure of franchises in the major cities of Morocco worries Mohamed el Fane, the president of the Moroccan Franchise Federation (FMF). He calls on the state to (…)
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Ramadan and social media: iftar photos divide
14 March 2024
During the holy month of Ramadan, many Moroccan influencers post daily on social media photos of tables laden with dishes and drinks for the breaking of the fast (iftar). A (…)
Morocco to Raise Butane Gas Prices as Subsidy Reform Begins April 1
8 March 2024
The countdown has begun. As of April 1, 2024, Moroccans will have to dig deeper into their pockets to get a butane gas bottle. Goodbye to the state subsidy, the price will go (…)
Moroccan Fuel Prices Set to Spike as Distributors Delay Increases
22 February 2024
While oil prices are rising continuously, the distribution companies in Morocco have not adjusted their prices for two weeks. A decision that will not be without consequences (…)
Morocco’s Economy Grows 3.3% in Q4 Despite Inflation and Phosphate Export Decline
27 January 2024
The inflation rate in Morocco will continue its downward trend, but will not return to its pre-2022 level, the High Commission for Planning (HCP) said in a recent report, (…)
Morocco’s Inflation Hits 6.1% in 2023, Food Prices Surge 12.5%
23 January 2024
According to the latest economic note from the High Commission for Planning (HCP), the consumer price index (CPI) increased by 6.1% in 2023 compared to the year 2022.
Egg Prices Surge in Morocco Ahead of Ramadan, Sparking Consumer Concern
21 January 2024
Moroccans were unpleasantly surprised by the sudden increase in egg prices, which reached 1.75 dirhams in several cities, a few weeks before the holy month of Ramadan.
Morocco Faces Sharp Rise in Red Meat Prices Amid Drought and Subsidy Cuts
17 January 2024
Red meat prices have risen in Morocco in recent weeks. Here is the reason.
Moroccan Vegetable Prices Plummet as Exports to Mauritania Halt
16 January 2024
The prices of the most consumed vegetables such as tomatoes, potatoes and onions have dropped significantly this week in the souks and weekly markets. Here is the reason.
Morocco Shifts Agricultural Strategy Amid Severe Drought and Water Scarcity
15 January 2024
Faced with drought and water stress on the one hand, and inflation on the other, the Moroccan government is forced to review its agricultural and food policy to guarantee water (…)