The North Africa Journal: Morocco: Substantial Rise in Food Prices in 2008 and Temporary Break in 2009 Morocco: Substantial Rise in Food Prices in 2008 and Temporary Break in 2009 ================================================================================ The North Africa Journal on 20 January, 2009 03:46:00 Food prices, in particular contributed greatly to deteriorating spending conditions. Official data pegged the rise in food prices at 6.8% compared to their 2007 level. The rise is even more pronounced considering that food prices rose 2% on average annually from 2000 to 2006. Read here or subscribe here.