Consumer Prices in Morocco Rise Slightly in September 2025
Consumer prices in Morocco experienced a slight increase in September 2025, intensifying ongoing pressures on the cost of living, despite price variations across different categories and regions.
The High Commission for Planning reported that the consumer price index rose by 0.4% compared to the same month last year. This increase is attributed to a 0.5% rise in food prices and a 0.4% rise in non-food items.
The changes in non-food prices varied, with transportation decreasing by 2.4% and restaurants and hotels increasing by 2.9%.
On a monthly basis, comparing to August, the index saw a slight uptick of 0.2%, as both food and non-food prices rose similarly.
Key Changes by Category
Significant increases in food prices between August and September 2025 included:
- Vegetables: +2.6%
- Fruits: +0.5%
- Meat: +0.4%
- Bread and cereals, milk and dairy products, eggs, coffee, tea, and cocoa: +0.1%
Conversely, prices for oils and fats decreased by 2.1%, while fish and seafood dropped by 0.6%, and bottled water, soft drinks, and juices fell by 0.3%.
In terms of non-food items, fuel prices declined by 2.2%.
Geographical Differences in Inflation Rate
The highest increases in the consumer price index were recorded in Errachidia at 0.9%, followed by Laayoune at 0.6%, and Rabat at 0.5%. The lowest rises were noted in Marrakech and Settat at 0.2%. In contrast, cities such as Al Hoceima, Fes, and Meknes experienced varying declines, with Al Hoceima recording a maximum drop of 2.4%.
Core Inflation Index
The core inflation index, which excludes items with regulated prices and highly volatile items, remained stable in September compared to August, though it showed a year-on-year increase of 0.3%.
These figures suggest that, despite appearing limited, inflationary pressures continue to affect purchasing power, directly impacting the standard of living for Moroccan citizens, especially amid ongoing price fluctuations in food and energy sectors.
