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Most Moroccan families struggle to save as food prices continue to rise
A new national survey reveals that the vast majority of Moroccan households are unable to save money, as rising food prices continue to strain family budgets and erode financial stability across the country.
Inflation pressures household finances
According to data released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP) for the third quarter of 2025, only 9.6% of Moroccan families believe they will be able to save money in the next 12 months. Conversely, 90.4% say saving is not an option given current economic conditions.
The household economic sentiment index, a measure of consumer confidence, stood at minus 80.8 points, showing a slight improvement from the previous quarter’s minus 82.6, but still worse than the minus 78.1 recorded during the same period last year.
Rising food costs drive concern
The HCP report highlights that 95.7% of households observed increases in food prices over the past year, while only 0.2% reported any decreases. This pushed the balance indicator for food price trends to a record minus 95.5 points.
Looking ahead, 81.8% of families expect prices to continue rising over the next 12 months, compared to just 0.4% who foresee a decline. The balance indicator for future food price expectations reached minus 81.4 points, reflecting deep pessimism among Moroccan consumers.
Households unable to build financial resilience
The survey paints a concerning picture of households under inflationary stress, struggling to afford essential goods and unable to create financial buffers for emergencies or future goals.
With food prices showing no sign of easing and savings capacity at record lows, Moroccan families continue to face difficult economic conditions, underscoring the urgent need for targeted support and effective inflation management policies.
