
Three Moroccan Cities Among Africa's Most Expensive, Study Finds
According to the Numbeo cost of living index by city, three Moroccan cities are among the 10 most expensive cities in Africa in 2025.

According to the Numbeo cost of living index by city, three Moroccan cities are among the 10 most expensive cities in Africa in 2025.

Since January 3, 2025, Morocco has applied a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of PVC from the United States. This follows a joint order from the Ministries of Industry and Trade and Economy and Finance.

Menus that have been successful in Morocco will be marketed for the first time in France by the fast food chain, McDonald’s.

Bad news for Moroccans. The price of poultry continues to rise, reaching 30 dirhams per kilogram compared to 18 dirhams a few months ago. A rise that is causing concern, as the holy month of Ramadan approaches.

Morocco is tightening the screws on imports of canned Egyptian tomatoes. Since Tuesday, December 24, Moroccan customs have been applying a definitive anti-dumping duty of 39.93% on these products.

Information has recently circulated about the arrest of a butcher in the Derb Nakhla souk in Bab Doukkala, accused of selling dog meat while passing it off as red meat.

The Moroccan wine industry has a bright future ahead. Morocco ranked second among African wine producers, just behind South Africa.

The toll of the food poisoning that occurred last Saturday during a wedding ceremony in Douar Al-Daijjat, in the commune of Moulay Abdellah in the province of El Jadida, has worsened.

Faced with the drop in olive production and the sharp rise in the price of olive oil, Morocco is turning to Spain, Tunisia, Italy and France to import virgin and extra virgin olive oil.

Cafes and restaurants in Morocco are facing a significant increase in the price of raw materials, particularly coffee, which has doubled in recent years. Despite this economic pressure, many establishments are keeping the prices of coffee-based drinks stable in order to preserve their customer base, impacted by the decline in purchasing power.

The elements of the Bouskoura brigade, in the Casablanca-Settat region, succeeded in dismantling a criminal gang specialized in the preparation of spoiled poultry meat. Several people were arrested, and tons of white meat were seized.

Morocco is facing an unprecedented olive oil crisis. The olive harvest expected for this year is experiencing a dizzying drop, a direct consequence of the years of drought that have plagued the country. And this will of course be reflected in the final price.