Morocco
Prominent Moroccan Salafist Preacher Dies from COVID-19 at 65
The Salafist preacher Abdelhamid Abu Naim died on Thursday, July 8 in a Casablanca clinic following a Covid-19 infection. He was 65 years old.
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Morocco
Fully Vaccinated Moroccan Expats Face Quarantine Confusion Despite New Travel Rules
The entry into force of the new updates to the B list, requiring the removal of the quarantine for travelers from these countries, is diversely appreciated by hotels , leading to a confusing situation. MREs who meet the conditions are still being prevented from leaving by security guards.
Morocco
Casablanca Tightens COVID-19 Measures as Cases Surge Ahead of Eid al-Adha
The Ministry of the Interior intends to crack down to avoid an epidemiological relapse. Following the instructions of the minister last week, calling on prefects and law enforcement to tighten controls, the police are multiplying patrols to enforce preventive measures. An awareness-raising session is planned in Casablanca where contamination is dangerously increasing.
Morocco
Casablanca Police Seize Suspicious Olive Oil Sold for 1 Dirham, Launch Investigation
One dirham per sachet! This is the price at which two merchants arrested in Casablanca were selling the olive oil deemed suspicious by the Judicial Police. An investigation is underway to determine the quality of this oil sold at a derisory price.
Morocco
Morocco Considers Vertical Graves to Address Cemetery Overcrowding Crisis
Morocco is facing a problem of cemetery saturation in Casablanca and other major cities. During the oral question session last Monday, Ahmed Taoufiq, Minister of Habous and Islamic Affairs, proposed the implementation of vertical graves as a solution.
Morocco
Morocco Contains Delta Variant Outbreaks in Casablanca and Kénitra
A short-lived victory for the monitoring team, the outbreaks of the Indian Delta variant, recorded in Casablanca and Kénitra , would have been brought under control. This, thanks to the proactivity of all the specialists and the Ministry of the Interior, who once again call for not letting down the barrier measures.
Morocco
Morocco's COVID-19 Cases Surge as Reproduction Rate Climbs to 1.3
The Covid-19 reproduction rate has crossed the 1 bar and is unfortunately progressing in recent days. This, despite numerous calls to respect preventive measures. The data show a progression of 1.3 at the national level during the last two weeks (June 22/July 05).
Morocco
Casablanca Fire Engulfs Cars at Municipal Impound Lot, No Injuries Reported
A fire ravaged several cars in the municipal pound of the prefecture of Sidi Othmane, on Monday afternoon. There were no casualties.
Morocco
Morocco Launches 29-km Highway Project to Ease Casablanca Traffic Congestion
The National Motorway Company of Morocco (ADM) announces the launch of the tender for the first phase of the Tit Mellil-Berrechid Highway Construction project. Published on July 1, 2021, this tender concerns the project to build a section of about 29 km.
Morocco
Morocco Detects Delta Variant Outbreaks in Casablanca and Kénitra, Raising Concerns
Four outbreaks of contamination with the Indian Delta variant have been detected in Morocco. Three in Casablanca and a fourth in Kénitra .
Morocco
Delta Variant Concerns Rise as Moroccan Expatriates Return Home
The services of the Moulay Youssef hospital in Casablanca are on maximum alert due to Covid 19. Doctors suspect Moroccans living abroad of having contracted the variant Delta.
Morocco
Moroccan Court Upholds Dissolution of Airline Pilots Association, Backing Royal Air Maroc
Bad news for the Moroccan Association of Airline Pilots (AMPL). The Court of Appeal of Casablanca has just confirmed its dissolution.