The Moroccan government is making the modernization of weekly souks a priority. In this regard, it has developed a large-scale plan with an envelope of one billion dirhams.
Carrefour announced on Thursday, September 11, the acquisition of 10% of the capital of HMarket for around 10 million euros. The announcement provoked an avalanche of reactions from members of the Muslim community who have called for a boycott of the halal brand.
In Morocco, while consumers of red meats are haunted by the prospect of rising prices, professionals in the sector are reassuring.
In Morocco, fuel prices are expected to decrease, much to the delight of Moroccan drivers. This decrease comes after several weeks without significant variation.
Morocco has just banned the manufacture, import, distribution and use of nail varnishes and gels, and all cosmetic products containing Diphenyl Trimethylbenzoyl Phosphine Oxide, known as TPO.
The Moroccan Observatory for Consumer Protection is concerned about the surge in coffee prices on world markets and the impact this could have on the purchasing power of Moroccans. It calls on the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to protect consumers from any illegal business practices that could negatively affect their purchasing power.
Thanks to its low prices and massive volumes, a brand is recording strong performance to the point of being the sole leader in the hypermarket sector in Morocco.
After a pause, the mega-project of the Zenata Mall, which is set to host the international furniture brand Ikea, a Marjane hypermarket, leisure facilities and a cinema multiplex, is back on track.
In Morocco, the surge in fuel prices is likely to last due to fluctuations in global oil prices, influenced by the military conflict between Iran and Israel. Concerned, the deputy of the Democratic Left Federation party, Fatima Tamni, questions the Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali.
The French retail giant Coopérative U is preparing to open a hypermarket in the Cabo Negro commercial zone this summer.
Drought and saturation of European markets are far from having a negative impact on Moroccan avocado exports. These have, for the first time, reached a historic record.
The cancellation of the Eid Al-Adha sacrifice ritual by King Mohammed VI has a negative impact on merchants’ activities, particularly those selling dried fruits and spices in Derb Omar, Casablanca.