Marrakech has recorded a modest increase of 0.6% in its consumer price index during August 2026 compared to July, while the national index saw a higher rise of 0.8%, according to the latest data on consumer price developments in Morocco. This uptick in Marrakech follows a significant decline of 1.7% observed in July. The recent price increases in the city reflect a broader national trend that primarily affected both food and non-food items.

On the national level, the food index rose by 0.9%, while non-food items increased by 0.7%. A notable contributor to this rise was the spike in fuel prices, which surged by 9.8% within a single month. Specific food categories that saw price increases between July and August included fish and seafood, which rose by 2.8%, dairy products such as milk, cheese, and eggs by 2.8%, meats by 2.2%, and vegetables by 1%. In contrast, fruit prices fell by 1.9% during the same period.

A comparison of various Moroccan cities indicates that Marrakech experienced a smaller increase than several other cities during the same timeframe. For instance, the price index rose by 1.6% in Al Hoceima, 1.4% in Agadir, and 1.2% in both Tetouan and Safi, with a 1.1% increase in Oujda and 1% in Fez, while Marrakech registered only a 0.6% increase.

This rise follows a notable decline in July, when consumer prices in Marrakech fell by 1.7% month-on-month, marking the largest decrease among the cities monitored at that time. This decline was particularly linked to the drop in food and fuel prices.

Despite the recorded rise from July to August, the consumer price index in August remained 0.3% lower compared to the same month in 2025, attributed to a 3.9% decrease in food prices, contrasted with a 2.5% increase in non-food prices. Additionally, the core inflation index experienced a monthly rise of 0.2% and an annual increase of 0.1%.

Marrakech, being a major tourist destination, heavily relies on sectors such as hotels, restaurants, transportation, and services, all of which are sensitive to fluctuations in food and energy prices.

As reported by almarrakchia.net.