Overview of Price Trends in Marrakech

In July 2026, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Marrakech experienced a notable decline, continuing a downward trend observed in previous months. As per the latest data from the Regional Directorate of the High Commission for Planning (HCP), the CPI reached 119 points, a drop from 121.1 points recorded in the previous month, indicating a monthly decrease of 1.7%. This change can primarily be attributed to a significant reduction in food prices, which saw a decrease of 3.5% from June to July. Non-food items also contributed to the overall decline but at a more modest rate of 0.3%.

Detailed Breakdown of Price Changes

The decrease in consumer prices has been particularly evident in various fresh produce categories. Specifically, prices for fish and seafood plummeted by 12.6%, while vegetable prices fell by 11.3%. Additionally, fruit prices decreased by 6.1%, and meat prices saw a reduction of 5.2%. However, not all categories followed this trend; certain items like oils and fats saw an increase of 0.4%, and the prices for dairy products, including milk, cheese, and eggs, rose by 0.3%. In the realm of non-food products, monthly changes ranged from a 1.6% decrease in transportation costs to a 0.3% increase in communication expenses.

When examining the annual data, the CPI in Marrakech also reflects a downward trajectory, with a 1.8% drop compared to July 2025. This annual decline is largely due to a substantial 5.7% decrease in food prices, which was somewhat offset by a 1.2% increase in non-food items. Among the most significant annual drops were observed in oils and fats, which plummeted by 26.5%. Other food categories, including dairy products, fruits, and vegetables, also experienced notable price reductions. Conversely, fish and seafood prices increased slightly by 1.6%, alongside a 0.7% rise in non-alcoholic beverage prices. Over the first seven months of 2026, the average CPI for Marrakech recorded a slight decrease of 0.3% compared to the same period in the previous year, indicating a more pronounced decline than the national average CPI, which fell by 1% in July.

As reported by infomediaire.net.