Rising Food Prices Ahead of Ramadan: Citizens’ Concerns Grow

As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, concerns are mounting among citizens due to the continuous rise in food prices, particularly fish, which holds a special place in Moroccan iftar meals.

A professional from the wholesale fish market in Casablanca reassured consumers, predicting a drop in fish prices by the second week of Ramadan. He explained that fishing boats would resume operations this week following the end of the biological rest period.

The High Commission for Planning (HCP) reported last Friday that between December 2024 and January 2025, the most significant price increases affected fish and seafood (+6.0%), vegetables (+4.7%), meat (+2%), fruits (+1.6%), as well as milk, cheese, and eggs (+0.6%).

According to the HCP, the consumer price index rose by 2% in January 2025 compared to January 2024, driven by a 3.3% increase in food prices and a 1.1% rise in non-food prices.

The highest price increases were recorded in Settat (+1.5%), Safi (+1.3%), Tétouan, Guelmim, and Al Hoceima (+1.1%). Meanwhile, a price drop was observed in Laayoune (-0.5%).