French Interior Minister to Visit Morocco, Bolstering Security Cooperation
16 September 2020
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin will visit Morocco in the very near future where he will exchange with his Moroccan counterpart, Abdelouafi Laftit.
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Morocco’s Interior Minister Confirms 2021 Elections Will Proceed as Scheduled
12 September 2020
The elections scheduled in Morocco next year will not be postponed. This is the promise made by the Minister of the Interior, who chaired a meeting with the heads of political (…)
Morocco Cracks Down on Cross-Border Smuggling to Protect Women’s Dignity
3 September 2020
The time of smuggling at Bab Sebta seems to be over. The Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, has decided to put an end to the phenomenon of "mule women", which (…)
Morocco Recalls 30 Former Officials to Bolster COVID-19 Response Efforts
18 August 2020
Faced with the difficulty of managing the Covid-19 pandemic in the kingdom, the Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, had to rehabilitate 30 former governors, general (…)
Morocco Unveils New Electronic National ID Card to Boost Digital Services
2 August 2020
Moroccans will be able to enjoy the new Electronic National Identity Card (CINE). The bill 04.20 relating to this new generation of identity cards has just been adopted by the (…)
Morocco Extends Restaurant Hours to Midnight in Lockdown Easing Measure
13 July 2020
The Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, has responded favorably to the request of restaurant owners by authorizing them to open until midnight. It had been decided (…)
Morocco Reopens Tourism, Welcomes Expats Home Starting July 15
11 July 2020
After more than three months of inactivity, Moroccan tourism is resuming for the delight of professionals in the sector. This is the decision made by the Minister of the (…)
Moroccan Interior Minister Warns Utilities Over Inflated Bills Amid Deconfinement
27 June 2020
Anger is brewing in Moroccan households over the latest water and electricity bills distributed by the companies that manage them on a delegated basis. Fearing demonstrations, (…)
Morocco Eases COVID-19 Restrictions: New Measures Announced for Gradual Reopening
22 June 2020
The gradual deconfinement continues in Morocco. New easing measures have just been announced by the authorities to allow Moroccans to resume a semblance of normal life.
Morocco Tightens Rules on Naming Public Spaces After Controversy
20 June 2020
In a circular addressed to the walis and governors, the Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, indicated that the naming of public squares and roads must now comply with (…)