Marrakech's Consumer Price Index Shows Stability with a Yearly Decline
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Marrakech has demonstrated a notable stability during June 2026 when compared to the previous month, while also indicating a slight annual decline of 0.2%. According to a report released by the regional office of the High Commission for Planning in the Marrakech-Safi region, this stability is primarily attributed to a balance between a 0.2% rise in the index for food products and a corresponding decrease in non-food items.
When examining the food sector specifically, from May to June, the most significant price increase was observed in "fish and seafood," which surged by 5.6%, followed closely by a 2.8% rise in "meat" prices. Conversely, the prices for "milk, cheese, and eggs" dropped by 2.1%, while "vegetables" and "fruits" experienced declines of 1.9% and 0.6%, respectively. Additionally, there were slight reductions in the costs of "bread and cereals" (down 0.4%) and "oils and fats" (down 0.3%). In the realm of non-food items, the price fluctuations varied, with a 0.6% decrease in transportation costs and a 0.4% increase in entertainment and cultural services.
On a year-on-year basis, the overall index for Marrakech decreased by 0.2% in June 2026 compared to the same month in the previous year, with the CPI moving from 121.3 to 121.1. This annual trend can be linked to a 2.3% drop in food prices, countered by a 1.7% increase in non-food items. Notably, the most significant annual drop within the food basket was seen in "oils and fats," which plummeted by a staggering 27.7%, alongside a 3.8% decline in "milk, cheese, and eggs," and 0.7% reductions for both "bread and cereals" and "vegetables." In contrast, prices for "fish and seafood" rose by 14.6%, while "fruits" and "meat" saw increases of 6.9% and 5%, respectively, along with various increases in beverages, sugar, and coffee.
Regarding services and non-food items over the past year, the changes varied, with a notable increase of 8% in the transportation sector, while both "furniture and household items" and "communications" saw slight decreases of 0.2%. Overall, the CPI for the first half of the current year experienced a minor decline of 0.1% compared to the same period in 2025, indicating a shift in the index from 121.3 to 121.2.
As reported by nichanealane.ma.
