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Holged Expands Preschool Education Footprint with Acquisition of Kenzi Nursery

The Moroccan preschool education sector is witnessing a new dynamic as Holding générale d'éducation SA (Holged) acquires Crèche jardin d'enfants Kenzi SARL. This transaction marks a significant milestone in Holged's expansion, further strengthening its investments......

Price of Beverages in Cafes: The Competition Council Opens Dialogue

Amidst the controversy surrounding the surge in beverage prices at cafes, the Competition Council has taken a decisive step by convening a listening session yesterday, Thursday, at the council's headquarters. Representatives of professionals affiliated with the National Federation of Cafe and Restaurant......

Morocco Secures Top Spot Among African Nations with Soaring Gasoline Prices

In a recent report by Global Petrol Prices, a platform tracking fuel costs across the globe, Morocco has emerged as one of the African countries grappling with the highest gasoline prices. Despite a marginal dip last week, fuel prices in the North African nation continue to soar, surpassing last year's......

Morocco's Watchdog Investigates Alleged Price-Fixing in Sardine Market

To uphold fair competition and protect consumer interests, Morocco's Competition Council has initiated an investigation into potential violations of antitrust laws in the country's sardine supply market. The council's interim general rapporteur announced the probe on Tuesday, pointing to......

Competition Watchdog Investigates Alleged Price Gouging by Moroccan Cafes

Morocco's Competition Council has announced plans to conduct a comprehensive investigation into alleged price increases at cafes across the country. This move follows rising concerns about anti-competitive practices that could negatively impact consumers. Initial findings suggest that some cafe......

Veolia Faces $10 Million Fine from Competition Council for Breach of Competition Laws

Veolia Environnement, a prominent French utility company renowned for its expertise in water and waste management, is currently grappling with a significant fine of $10 million (100 million dirhams) imposed by the Competition Council. This body, an integral part of the Moroccan Competition Authority,......

Moroccan Politicians Fall Short on Asset Declaration Requirements

A newly released report analyzing asset declarations in Morocco has found that the vast majority of elected officials failed to fulfill their legal obligation to disclose personal financial holdings. Between January 1st and October 31st of this year, only 193 out of 515 total members of parliament submitted......

Fueling Compliance in Morocco's Oil Industry

The Moroccan Competition Council has issued a stern warning to the behemoths of the oil industry, emphasizing the consequences of failing to honor their commitments. Council President Ahmed Rahhou, in a recent interview, shed light on the persistent scrutiny of the country's diesel and gasoline markets,......