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Rabat – Morocco’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded a modest 0.2% increase in September 2025 compared to the previous month.
According to data released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP), the rise reflects equal increases of 0.2% in both food and non-food product indices.
Food prices edge up, fuel costs drop
The uptick in food prices was mainly driven by higher costs of vegetables (+2.6%), fruits (+0.5%), meats (+0.4%), and slight increases in bread and cereals, dairy products, and beverages such as coffee and tea (+0.1%).
Conversely, prices dropped for oils and fats (-2.1%), fish and seafood (-0.6%), and soft drinks and juices (-0.3%).
Non-food products saw a general stability, though the cost of fuels declined by 2.2%, slightly offsetting the overall monthly increase.
Regional disparities in price movements
Price movements varied significantly across regions. The most notable increases were recorded in Errachidia (+0.9%), Laayoune (+0.6%), and Rabat (+0.5%).
Moderate rises were seen in Casablanca, Dakhla, Guelmim, and Beni Mellal (+0.4%), while Marrakech and Settat experienced smaller hikes (+0.2%).
In contrast, some cities recorded price declines, including Al Hoceima (-2.4%), Meknes (-0.4%), Fez (-0.3%), Kenitra and Tangier (-0.2%), and Tetouan (-0.1%).
Compared to September 2024, Morocco’s CPI increased by 0.4%. Food prices rose by 0.5%, while non-food products saw a 0.4% increase. Within the latter category, transport costs fell by 2.4%, while restaurant and hotel prices surged by 2.9%.
Core inflation remains stable
Core inflation, which excludes volatile and regulated prices, remained stable month-on-month and rose slightly by 0.3% compared to September 2024.
The data suggest continued stability in Morocco’s inflation dynamics, supported by easing fuel prices and moderate food cost variations.
Earlier this week, Morocco’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Nadia Fettah, addressed growing concerns over the cost of living. She noted that the government has implemented consistent measures over the past three years to mitigate the impact on households.
Most staple goods have become more affordable compared to 2024, except for fruits and vegetables, whose prices continue to fluctuate due to seasonal and logistical factors, the minister explained.
Yet for many Moroccans, official inflation data tell only part of the story. Across the country, families report feeling the pinch of higher living costs, from groceries and rent to electricity and transport, as wages struggle to keep pace.
Many households say that despite government assurances, the price of essential food items has climbed steeply, eroding purchasing power and deepening everyday financial strain.
