Nizar Baraka, Secretary-General of the Istiqlal Party in Morocco, has attributed the country’s declining purchasing power to soaring food prices. Speaking at an event in Casablanca, Baraka stated that the price increases are largely due to the proliferation of intermediaries within the distribution chains. These intermediaries, he alleges, are inflating their profit margins, causing market distortions. The party leader’s comments highlight concerns about the accessibility of essential goods for Moroccan citizens. The event was hosted by the “Association of Independent Economists.” Further details of Baraka’s statements were published by Hespress, a Moroccan online newspaper. This issue is gaining prominence as citizens struggle with the rising cost of living.