Morocco Faces Steepest Economic Decline in 25 Years Amid Pandemic and Drought
17 June 2020
Following the Covid-19 pandemic, Morocco is preparing to experience in 2020 its worst recession since 1996, according to the central bank of the kingdom.
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Study: 70% of Moroccans Eager to Travel Post-Lockdown, Boosting Tourism Hopes
17 June 2020
According to a recent study conducted by the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT), 70% of Moroccans want to travel after the confinement period. This could give a breath of (…)
UK Approves Dexamethasone for Severe COVID-19 Cases, Reducing Mortality
17 June 2020
A new drug intended to improve the survival of severe covid-19 cases will now be used in the United Kingdom. Its name: dexamethasone.
Morocco’s Budget Deficit Soars to 25.5 Billion Dirhams Amid Coronavirus Crisis
17 June 2020
25.5 billion dirhams. This is the deficit recorded in public finances at the end of May, two months after the advent of coronavirus in Morocco.
Morocco Reports 46 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Infections Rise to 8,931
17 June 2020
The Ministry of Health announced the recording of 46 new coronavirus infections, this Tuesday at 6 p.m. The total number of infections stands at 8,931, since the appearance of (…)
Study: Cash Transactions Pose Low Risk for COVID-19 Transmission, Says French Central Bank
16 June 2020
According to the Banque de France, the use of banknotes does not constitute a risk of Covid-19 contamination.
Morocco to Extend COVID-19 Aid for Informal Workers and Unemployed
16 June 2020
In Morocco, the granting of direct aid to the underprivileged classes (working in the informal sector or unemployed) is about to be extended for several months.
Morocco Announces Phased Approach to Easing COVID-19 Lockdown Restrictions
16 June 2020
Confinement will indeed be eased in the coming days in Morocco. This is what the Minister of National Education, Saaid Amzazi, also government spokesperson, has just confirmed.
Morocco to Accelerate COVID-19 Lockdown Easing from June 20, Minister Says
16 June 2020
An acceleration from Saturday, June 20 of the process of gradual lifting of confinement awaits the Moroccans. This is what the Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, (…)
Morocco’s Unions Push for Extension of COVID-19 Aid as Economic Struggles Continue
16 June 2020
While the covid-19 allowance granted to employees and needy families is ending on June 30, the unions are asking the government council and the Economic Monitoring Committee (…)