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 behavior perceived as provocation by some Internet users who are having a hard time sacrificing this tradition in this context of continuous price increases.
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 from 40 to 50 dirhams, marking the first step in a gradual increase spread over three years.
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 for them and the consumers.
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, noting growth of +3.3% in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to +2.8% in the third quarter.
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.
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.
Red meat prices have risen in Morocco in recent weeks. Here is the reason.
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.
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 and bread.
Moroccans are preparing to experience a difficult Ramadan this year, due to inflation, the decline in purchasing power and the drought that has been plaguing the kingdom for three years.
Will meat prices experience an increase in Morocco due to the drought that has been affecting the country for several years? Here is the answer from an expert in the sector.
Moroccan round tomato producers are warning of a significant drop in production and rising prices. Here is their explanation.