To protect its national livestock ahead of Eid al-Adha, Morocco has drastically halted the importation of Iberian sheep. A dissuasive customs tax has reduced Moroccan purchases to nothing, forcing Spain to turn to other markets.
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.
Two weeks before Eid al-Adha, attendance at Moroccan livestock markets remains abnormally low. Hit by inflation, families are hesitant to buy their sheep, raising growing concerns among breeders facing this plummeting demand .
Moroccan tourists are establishing themselves as a major economic engine for Spain . Their spending surged in 2025, driven by a demanding, loyal clientele with a passion for shopping, transforming the Iberian territory into a privileged destination.
Hit by severe weather and disease, Morocco sees its tomato production plummet this year . A temporary slowdown that is pushing French farmers to encourage local consumption to reclaim supermarket shelves.
War in Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz are driving up oil prices. Facing this situation, Morocco’s economy is suffering significant cost increases that are reviving fears of strong inflation.
At 14 dirhams per kilo, the tomato becomes inaccessible for many Moroccan households. Faced with this unprecedented surge, professionals denounce a massive export to Europe and Africa that empties the domestic market and asphyxiates purchasing power.
After a successful entry into Casablanca in 2025, the Danish furniture giant JYSK is accelerating its deployment. The brand plans to open 70 new stores, making the Kingdom its strategic pivot in North Africa.
A study by the University of Cambridge warns of high risks of food-borne infections in thirteen popular destinations. Morocco is among the reported areas, prompting health authorities to call on travelers to be extremely vigilant during their stay.
The Moroccan government has announced the injection of 1.648 billion dirhams per month to block energy prices. This exceptional measure responds to the explosion of global costs caused by the war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Customs Administration (ADII) has applied new rates for tobacco in Morocco since yesterday, April 1, 2026. This circular modifies the prices of popular brands and introduces new products in order to adjust the market to new consumption habits.
The year 2025 confirms the vitality of French tourism, marked by an explosion of short stays . Driven by a quest for intensity and sunshine, the city of Marrakech ranks in the top 3 of the most popular international destinations.