The Moroccan street is experiencing a wave of growing anger due to the continuous rise in prices, which has brought the hashtag #Akhannouch_Leave back to the forefront on social media platforms. This hashtag reflects the extent of public dissatisfaction with the current government’s economic policies, which citizens accuse of failing to control prices and protect the purchasing power of the middle and lower classes.
This digital campaign comes amid the ongoing increase in the prices of basic food items, especially meat, fish, and vegetables, despite government assurances of taking measures to regulate markets and combat speculation. However, the reality indicates a growing struggle for Moroccan families, who are increasingly unable to keep up with the persistent inflation, in the absence of tangible solutions to stop the price surge.
On the other hand, many human rights and union voices have held the government responsible for the crisis, calling for real measures to monitor markets and punish monopolists, rather than relying on statements that have failed to calm the angry street.
The question remains: Will the government respond to this growing anger, or will public frustration continue to escalate, potentially leading to a new wave of protests against the economic crisis management policies?