The war in the Middle East is causing a surge in kerosene prices. Direct consequence for Moroccans living abroad: airline tickets for their summer return are expected to be particularly expensive.
The conflict raging in the Middle East threatens the global tourism industry. While the surge in fuel prices is causing concern, Morocco could paradoxically benefit by attracting Western travelers fleeing the areas of tension.
Hanane, of Moroccan origin, thrives in her work as a order preparer in a Brussels supermarket. However, faced with soaring inflation and expensive rents , this mother of a family is increasingly struggling to make ends meet.
Morocco is preparing for a major energy shock. Bank Al-Maghrib could activate an IMF credit line if the barrel reaches $120, while the State is relaunching aid to carriers in the face of rising fuel prices.
The Moroccan central bank has revised its growth forecasts upwards for 2026 , now projecting 5.6%. This momentum is based on exceptional climatic conditions and massive investments, while maintaining controlled inflation below 1%.
Fuel prices experienced a new increase on Monday in Morocco. With an increase of two dirhams for diesel and 1.44 dirhams for gasoline, this revision remains nevertheless lower than the alarming forecasts of economic experts.
During this Ramadan, fish prices have seen a marked increase in Morocco , particularly for sardines. Between irregular supplies and increased demand, the instability of prices on the markets complicates the daily lives of families and merchants.
The Moroccan government has published the new revaluation coefficients applicable in 2026 for the calculation of the tax on real estate profits. These indicators aim to update the acquisition value of properties, taking into account economic developments.
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.
After a historic year in 2025, Morocco aims to welcome 22 million tourists in 2026 . This strategy is based on the expansion of air connectivity and an upgrading of the offer to reach 150 billion dirhams in revenue.
The potential blockage of the Strait of Hormuz threatens the Moroccan economy with massive imported inflation. Dependent on 90% of foreign energy, the Kingdom faces an expected explosion in its import bill and the cost of global maritime freight.
The offensive by the United States and Israel against Iran places Morocco in the face of a major geostrategic earthquake. Despite the distance, the kingdom must manage a surge in its energy bill while asserting itself as a global maritime hub.