Morocco Considers Postponing 2021 Elections Amid COVID-19 Concerns
9 August 2020
Faced with the worrying epidemiological situation in the kingdom, Morocco could postpone the 2021 elections. Political party leaders have different points of view.
Coronavirus in Morocco (Covid-19)
Morocco Debates Economic Recovery Strategies in Post-COVID Era
9 August 2020
The post-Covid-19 recovery was at the heart of a meeting between the head of government, Saâdeddine El Othmani and Moroccan experts and economists on Friday.
Morocco’s Wedding Industry Struggles Amid COVID-19 Shutdown
8 August 2020
The health crisis related to Covid-19 has had a negative impact on the wedding professions which have been at a complete standstill since March 14, 2020. Professionals in the (…)
Morocco Reports Record 1,345 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Surpasses 32,000
8 August 2020
1,345 new Covid-19 infections were recorded in Morocco in the last 24 hours, the Ministry of Health announced, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the kingdom to (…)
Morocco Finance Ministry Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Covid-19 Bonus Payments
8 August 2020
The National Union of Finance denounces special Covid-19 bonuses that the General Treasury of the Kingdom (TGR) would have granted to some of its managers and civil servants. (…)
Morocco Extends Airspace Closure to September 10, Special Flights Unaffected
8 August 2020
The Moroccan airspace will remain closed until September 10. Pending confirmation by a NOTAM (message to air navigators), this decision should not concern the special flights (…)
COVID-19 Pandemic Costs Morocco Nearly 600,000 Jobs in Q2 2020
8 August 2020
The Moroccan economy has not finished suffering the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. Just for the 2nd quarter, it lost 589,000 jobs, reveals the High Commission for (…)
Moroccan Man Fined 750 Dirhams for Violating COVID-19 Mask Mandate
8 August 2020
A man is sentenced to pay a fine of 750 DH for refusing to wear his protective mask. This is the verdict handed down by the court of first instance in Tiznit.
Tangier Deploys Army, Restricts Movement as COVID-19 Cases Surge
8 August 2020
Faced with the surge in coronavirus contamination cases, the local authorities of Tangier are taking the measure of the situation. Restrictions on movement in the city have (…)
EU Removes Morocco from Safe Travel List Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases
8 August 2020
It was predictable. The European Union has just decided to remove Morocco from the list of safe countries in the Schengen area. This decision follows the increase in (…)