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Moroccan activists call for goods boycott to combat soaring prices

Moroccan social media activists have launched a widespread campaign urging citizens to boycott essential goods such as chicken, eggs, meat, and vegetables in response to surging prices. The initiative, which has gained momentum online, seeks to pressure markets into lowering costs to more affordable......

Sardine prices spark debate over market regulation in Morocco

A heated debate over fish prices in Morocco has ignited across social media, shedding light on broader concerns about market regulation and affordability, particularly as Ramadan approaches. The controversy began in Marrakech, where Abdolilah, known as Abdo, launched an initiative to sell sardines at......

Tomato prices surge in Casablanca as meat costs stabilize

Tomato prices have soared this week at Casablanca's wholesale market, climbing by 1.30 DH/kg to reach 6.80 DH/kg, compared to 5.50 DH/kg the previous week. Other vegetables have followed a similar upward trend. Onions and courgettes recorded price increases of 0.50 DH/kg and 1.50 DH/kg, respectively,......

Morocco boosts tomato production by 17%, emerges as key player in EU market

Over the past decade, Morocco has solidified its position as a formidable competitor in the global tomato market, achieving a 17.36% increase in production between 2014 and 2023. This growth stands in sharp contrast to declining outputs in major European producers such as Spain and the Netherlands, according......

Morocco’s agriculture minister tackles rising food prices amid market disparities

Government seeks solutions to bridge gap between farm and market prices Morocco’s Minister of Agriculture, Ahmed Bouari, has announced an upcoming meeting with the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Industry and Trade to address the growing disparity between agricultural production prices......

Moroccan households face savings challenges amid economic strain, report finds

A recent study by Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) reveals that only 11.1% of households are optimistic about their ability to save in the upcoming year. The overwhelming majority, 88.9%, indicate they cannot set aside any money, highlighting the persistent financial difficulties faced......

Democratic Senators Challenge McDonald's on Menu Price Increases Amid Inflation Concerns

Three Democratic senators have expressed their concerns regarding recent price hikes at McDonald's, claiming that these increases exceed reasonable inflation adjustments. In a letter addressed to McDonald’s President and CEO Chris Kempczinski, Senators Elizabeth Warren, Bob Casey, and Ron Wyden......

Morocco's Consumer Price Index Stabilizes as Core Inflation Climbs

Morocco's consumer prices held steady in September 2024, while core inflation continued its upward trajectory, according to the latest report from the High Commissioner of Planning (HCP). The data reveals a complex economic landscape marked by regional variations and sector-specific price fluctuations. Price......

UN Report Reveals Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Tindouf Refugee Camps

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Tindouf camps, where rising food prices and extreme environmental conditions continue to affect the Sahrawi refugee population. According to Guterres's latest report, the combination......