Morocco

The year 2023 witnessed a significant surge in red meat prices in Morocco, attributed to various factors. Commencing in 2019, Moroccan consumers boycotted several dairy products, leading numerous breeders to sell their cows to slaughterhouses. The…

Many Moroccans perceive ready meals to be less healthy and not as tasty than freshly cooked food, while they also see them as more expensive options. With consumers more appreciative of taste, sensitive to price and, to a lesser extent, health and…

Mass fragrances registered a particularly strong performance as sales rebounded robustly over the course of 2022. The main driver of growth in the category is that many consumers are reverting to their pre-pandemic lifestyle habits and this has meant…

Hotels in Morocco continued to bounce back in 2023, with the number of room nights edging closer to pre-pandemic levels. The sector suffered during the pandemic, due to mobility restrictions, with resulted in some hotels closing on a temporary basis.…

In limited-service restaurants, there is a growing focus on technology as players seek to provide a faster service. McDonald’s (First Restaurant International) has fared much better than its rivals in 2023. This is largely due to its flexible…

Laundry care in Morocco saw healthy growth in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. However, this was partly due to inflationary pressures, as manufacturers, squeezed by rising energy and other input costs, opted to…

Volume growth remains stable in 2023 across large cooking appliances overall. With hybrid working arrangements remaining in place and consumers cooking and eating more meals at home, there has been increased levels of wear and tear, thus increasing…

Overall, juice posted positive retail volume and value growth in 2023, with demand driven by the soaring prices of fresh fruits, mainly oranges. When oranges are abundant and their price per kg drops, Moroccan consumers often make homemade, natural…

Tough economic conditions have led consumers to favour more affordable yet quality jeans, resulting in increased demand for economy and standard jeans. Standard jeans are preferred for their affordability, while economy jeans, especially favoured by…

Moroccan consumer incomes are expected to rise from 2022 to 2027 due to emergence of better job opportunities and increased remittances. However, the growth is set to be slower than regional average, partly due to climate change affecting…