Casablanca is bracing for a surge in consumer spending as preparations for Ramadan intensify, with authorities deploying increased monitoring to ensure market stability. The Islamic holy month is expected to begin around February 19th, 2026, according to the Ramadan calendar for Casablanca published by sajda.com and IslamicFinder.
The anticipated increase in demand is already impacting prices, particularly for traditional Ramadan staples. Reports indicate a growing concern over the cost of goods, despite a reported 26% increase in egg production, as highlighted by SNRTnews. Authorities are attempting to reassure residents of Casablanca that supplies will remain adequate throughout the month, according to LeSiteinfo.com.
To maintain order and prevent price gouging, 70 control brigades have been mobilized across the country, as reported by La Nouvelle République Algérie. These teams will monitor markets and ensure compliance with regulations. The focus is on preventing artificial shortages and maintaining fair pricing for essential commodities.
The tradition of preparing Sellou, a popular sweet paste made with toasted flour, almonds, sesame and honey, remains strong, according to Maroc Diplomatique, though the cost of ingredients is rising. This reflects a broader trend of increasing costs for traditional Ramadan foods.
Ramadan prayer times for Casablanca have been published by multiple sources, including aladhan.com, with Fajr (dawn) prayers expected around 5:48 AM on February 18th and Iftar (quick-breaking) around 6:19 PM. IslamicFinder provides a detailed calendar with timings for each day of the month, accounting for variations based on different Islamic jurisprudence schools. The calendars also include timings for Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha prayers.
The Moroccan government has not yet issued a statement addressing specific price controls or subsidies for Ramadan, and remains silent on the potential impact of rising global commodity prices on the availability of goods during the holy month.
