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Potato: kilo at 8 dirhams in Casablanca

5 October 2026·2 min read

In Casablanca, potato prices have risen to 8 dirhams per kilogram, up from 3 dirhams last year, alarming consumers and traders. The supply comes from cold storage, and the increase affects all vegetables, straining household purchasing power for families

Casablanca: potatoes climb to 8 dirhams per kilo

On the markets of Casablanca, the kilogram of potatoes now trades at up to 8 dirhams. This price level is causing concern and anger among consumers and professionals alike. Several citizens interviewed denounced a sharp increase that occurred over the past few weeks.

The situation is all the more surprising because the products currently on the stalls are essentially “cold‑store” potatoes, kept in cold storage before being put on sale. A wholesaler confirms that the price did not exceed 3 dirhams per kilo last year. This year, the levels reached are particularly high.

The professional also reports a general rise in vegetable prices over recent weeks. Widely consumed by Moroccan households, potatoes are among the products whose price surge weighs directly on family budgets. This trend increases spending and puts the purchasing power of Moroccans under severe strain.

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