Rabat Tightens COVID-19 Restrictions Despite Low Case Numbers
30 August 2020
Even though the city of Rabat is not severely affected by the recent surge in infection cases, the authorities are keeping a close eye. They are taking very restrictive (…)
Coronavirus in Morocco (Covid-19)
Morocco’s Poultry Industry Faces 50% Demand Drop Amid Pandemic
29 August 2020
The health crisis has also dealt a severe blow to the poultry industry. This sector has been sluggish since the start of the pandemic with a decline in demand now set at 50%.
Marrakech Tourism Plummets as COVID-19 Cases Surge in Morocco
29 August 2020
The tourism sector in Morocco is in free fall and is dragging the Moroccan economy, which derives a significant portion of its revenue from it. The city of Marrakech, which at (…)
Morocco Reports 1,567 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Surpasses 60,000
29 August 2020
Covid-19 has infected 1,567 more people in the last 24 hours in Morocco, according to figures released by the Ministry of Health, bringing the total since the start of the (…)
Morocco’s COVID-19 Death Toll Rises: Special Teams Handle High-Risk Burials
29 August 2020
The resurgence of new infections has led to an increase in deaths, which stands at 995 nationwide. The mortality rate has been rising sharply in recent times and is now 1.8%.
Morocco Unveils Locally-Made ICU Bed, Cutting Import Costs by Up to 75%
29 August 2020
The prototype of a 100% Moroccan-made intensive care bed was presented on Thursday evening in Casablanca, in the presence of the Minister of Industry, Trade, Green Economy and (…)
Morocco Begins Chinese COVID-19 Vaccine Trials, Russia Vies for Influence
29 August 2020
In Morocco, clinical trials of the Chinese vaccine will begin this week, much to the disappointment of the Russians who cannot stand being overtaken by the Chinese.
Rabat Restricts Supermarket Access Amid COVID-19 Surge
29 August 2020
The Rabat region is playing the card of vigilance and security in an attempt to limit the spread of the new coronavirus as much as possible.
Marrakech to Host World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings in 2021 Despite Pandemic Setbacks
29 August 2020
The city of Marrakech is not letting the blow dealt by the pandemic to its tourism activity get it down. Already, it is preparing to host the annual meetings of the World Bank (…)
Moroccan City Bans Achoura Celebrations Amid COVID-19 Concerns
29 August 2020
There will be no festivities celebrating Achoura this year in Safi. The provincial authorities announced this on Thursday, explaining that this could contribute to the spread (…)