Mohammedia – Morocco’s Consumer Price Index fell by 0.6% in October 2025, marking a noticeable shift driven mainly by cheaper food products while non-food prices remained unchanged.
According to the national statistics office data, food prices dropped by 1.3% in a single month, easing pressure on households after several periods of fluctuation.
The decline was led by significant reductions in oils and fats, meat, vegetables, fish and seafood, and fruits. Only coffee, tea, and cocoa saw a slight increase.
Non-food products overall did not move, although fuel prices edged down by 0.6%, contributing quietly to the national decline.
Several cities saw sharper drops than the national average. Al-Hoceima recorded the steepest fall at 1.5%, followed by Settat and Safi with decreases of 1%.
Other notable declines included Tétouan and Beni-Mellal, both down 0.9%, and Agadir and Marrakech, each down 0.8%.
Casablanca, Fès, Dakhla, and Guelmim all registered reductions of 0.6%, while Rabat, Laayoune, and Errachidia saw smaller drops.
Kenitra stood out as the only city where prices increased, although only slightly, at 0.2%. The wide range of results across cities reflects differences in local markets and supply conditions during the month.
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Compared with the same period last year, the national index rose by only 0.1%, suggesting a relatively stable inflation environment.
Food prices were down by 0.3% on a yearly basis, while non-food products increased by 0.4%. The biggest annual decrease came from the transport category, which fell by 1.9%, while the most noticeable rise was seen in restaurants and hotels, up by 2.4%, indicating a sector where service activity and consumer demand remain strong.
The data shows that core inflation, which excludes volatile products and regulated prices, fell by 0.2% both month-to-month and year-to-year.
This measure often signals underlying price trends, and its decline suggests a modest easing of inflationary pressures in the broader economy.
Across the first 10 months of 2025, the overall index rose by 0.8%. Food products saw an increase of 1.3% over this period, while non-food goods climbed by 0.5%.
City-level results varied, but most major urban centres experienced gradual increases in their year-to-date averages.
The October figures highlight a momentary relief for consumers, driven mainly by lower prices in essential food products.
While the national trend points to mild inflation, the month’s decline shows that short-term shifts in supply and demand continue to shape price movements across Morocco.
