Morocco Prepares for In-Person School Reopening in September
14 August 2020
Schools are gearing up for the start of the school year, which is scheduled for September. Everything seems to indicate a "normal" in-person return.
Coronavirus in Morocco (Covid-19)
Air Arabia Reports $37 Million Loss as Passenger Traffic Plummets 57%
14 August 2020
Like other airlines, Air Arabia has been heavily impacted by the coronavirus crisis. In total, the Moroccan airline lost 169 million Emirati dirhams (nearly 37 million euros) (…)
Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque Tightens COVID-19 Restrictions Amid Rising Cases
14 August 2020
The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca has taken new restrictive measures for the performance of the five daily prayers. This decision follows the resurgence of new infections (…)
Morocco’s Covid-19 Relief Fund Reaches 33.7 Billion Dirhams, Boosts Healthcare and Economy
14 August 2020
The General Treasury of the Kingdom (TGR) announced that the fund set up to help fight Covid-19 in Morocco has received numerous contributions estimated at 33.7 billion dirhams (…)
Moroccan Newlyweds Arrested for Violating COVID-19 Restrictions During Wedding
14 August 2020
Two newlyweds were arrested on Monday in Tetouan. They are accused of violating the anti-Covid 19 measures.
Morocco’s COVID-19 Surge Linked to Testing Delays and Communication Gaps
14 August 2020
The process from testing to communicating results would be marred by malfunctions that increase the risks of virus spread and expand its perimeter.
Morocco’s Royal Air Maroc Resumes Limited Flights to France After Suspension
14 August 2020
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has been authorized to resume its special flights from and to France.
Casablanca Neighborhood Quarantined as COVID-19 Cases Surge in Morocco
13 August 2020
The Prefecture of Hay Mohammadi is now under surveillance. This decision was made due to the exponential increase in new infections observed in this locality of Casablanca.
EU Travel Restrictions Exempt Moroccan Residents and Students Despite Covid Surge
13 August 2020
Morocco has been removed from the list of countries exempt from travel restrictions in the European area, due to the resurgence of Covid-19 cases. However, this decision does (…)
Moroccan Lawmakers’ Free COVID Tests Spark Public Outrage
13 August 2020
The free Covid-19 screening tests for Moroccan parliamentarians are causing outrage on social media.