Diesel and gasoline prices are rising by 25 centimes this Sunday in Morocco. The increase, anticipated by industry professionals, comes amid pricing fluctuations observed since the beginning of 2026.
As Ramadan approaches, the price of sardines has crossed the historic threshold of 50 dirhams per kilo in Morocco. This unprecedented surge is explained by the end of the biological rest period and unfavorable weather conditions.
After Rabat and Casablanca, the anger of parents is spreading to Fez. Dozens of families demonstrated on Thursday against the "unjustified" increase in tuition fees at French schools in Morocco for the 2026 school year.
Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy warns of a shift in British tourist flows towards North Africa. Driven by competitive prices and the absence of deterrent tourist taxes, Morocco is emerging as the preferred alternative to a Spain increasingly seen as more expensive.
Tangier becomes the most expensive city in Morocco , rising to the ninth rank of the most costly cities on the African continent. The Pearl of the North now surpasses Casablanca and Rabat in the national cost of living index.
Faced with increasing financial disengagement by the French state, the network of French educational institutions in Morocco is seeking greater contribution from families to balance its operating budgets. This new pricing orientation, marked by unprecedented increases and the introduction of annual registration fees, is redefining the relationship between the administration and parents.
The increase in urban and suburban public transport fares in Greater Agadir, implemented by the delegated company Alsa since last Monday, is causing a wave of protest among regular users. This increase, which came after the commissioning of a new fleet of smart buses and the end of the African Cup of Nations competitions, particularly impacts the budget of students and workers who depend on the network for their daily commutes.
It is now official by decree. The Moroccan government has formalized the revaluation of the guaranteed minimum wage (SMIG) and the guaranteed agricultural minimum wage (SMAG). These new amounts will come into effect at the beginning of 2026.
The Council of Government has validated a 5% increase in the guaranteed minimum interprofessional wage (SMIG) in the non-agricultural sectors. This measure, which will come into effect on January 1, 2026, marks the culmination of the social agreement signed in April 2024.
With a historic harvest of 2 million tons, Morocco is putting an end to the surge in olive oil prices that had reached 120 dirhams. This abundance immediately imposes a return to normal, stabilizing the liter around 50 dirhams.
Moroccan households are finally breathing a sigh of relief after years of inflationary suffocation. The High Commission for Planning confirms a spectacular recovery in purchasing power in 2024, marking a clear break with the crisis to return to unprecedented growth levels in fifteen years.
Faced with the surge in land prices and the affordable housing crisis, a former cooperative model is coming to the forefront. Real estate associations are once again becoming the only way for thousands of households to access property, but their potential remains threatened by the lack of an appropriate legal framework.