From 50 dirhams in 2021 and 2022, the price of a liter of olive oil has reached 90 dirhams in the Marrakech Safi region, an increase of nearly 40%. The measure to restrict exports of certain varieties, taken by the government, has had no effect on prices.
The price of lentils has risen considerably in Morocco, reaching 32 dirhams per kilo at retailers, compared to 25 dirhams for imported lentils.
Olive oil is not spared by the galloping inflation in Morocco. The price of this highly prized product continues to rise and speculation is rife, despite the texts in force.
The increase in taxes on alcoholic beverages is not unanimous in the Moroccan parliament. While some deputies are in favor, others reject this measure, calling instead for a ban on alcohol consumption.
In the booming sports sector in Morocco, the informal sector is gaining ground. Professionals, dissatisfied, are sounding the alarm.
The Competition Council has issued a warning: service fees added to online payments in several economic sectors have no justification. These additional costs, according to the Council, hinder the digitalization of the economy and weigh heavily on the budget of consumers.
The Moroccan government has taken preventive measures to limit the export of olive oil, which should help curb the rise in prices of this much-prized product for consumers.
The price of oranges has skyrocketed in Casablanca, reaching 25 dirhams per kilo, when it was selling between 5 and 7 dirhams per kilo a few months ago. This record increase would be due to increased exports.
Morocco is the seventh largest producer of dates in the world, with a volume of 170,000 tons per year. However, challenges remain to develop the sector and meet domestic demand.
Eggs are now very expensive in Morocco. In most neighborhoods of Rabat, they are sold for 1.75 dirhams each. In Casablanca, however, prices remain relatively stable at 1.50 dirhams.
The consumer price index (CPI) increased by 4.9% in July 2023, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP).
A new drug called "Lbouffa" or "cocaine of the poor" is silently destroying young Moroccans. Concerned by its rapid spread, parents and civil society actors are sounding the alarm on the harmful effects of this drug on the physical and mental health of consumers.