Caisse de compensation

The Caisse de Compensation is a government institution in Rabat that manages price regulation and financial support for essential goods and commodities. It controls and stabilizes costs for necessary items like gas, bread, oil, and sugar that Moroccan households depend on daily.

The institution was established in 1941 during a period of supply shortages when Morocco needed solutions for market regulation and price control. It has since become the main body responsible for managing subsidies and keeping essential goods within reach of ordinary people.

The institution shapes daily life across Morocco by keeping basic foods like bread, oil, and sugar affordable and stable in price for all households. Its work is felt directly by families who rely on these price controls for their weekly shopping.

Visiting this institution is not typical for tourists, but its effects are visible throughout Morocco, especially when shopping at local markets. To better understand this organization's role in the Moroccan economy, speaking with local guides or authorities can provide helpful context.

The organization provides targeted support programs for remote southern provinces like Laâyoune and Dakhla where living costs are notably higher than elsewhere. These regional programs show how national institutions work to balance economic differences across the country.