Moroccan Pharmacist Dies from COVID-19, First in Profession
2 May 2020
Pharmacists engaged in the fight against coronavirus have just lost one of their own. The deceased was 60 years old and owned a pharmacy in Béni Mélal.
Coronavirus in Morocco (Covid-19)
Morocco’s Royal Air Maroc Faces Financial Crisis as Government Weighs Rescue Options
2 May 2020
Faced with the multiple debts of Royal Air Maroc (RAM), severely affected by the covid-19 crisis, the Moroccan state is called upon to react quickly to avoid disaster.
Morocco Reports 146 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Infections Rise to 4,569
2 May 2020
Morocco recorded 146 new positive cases on Friday at 6 p.m., bringing the total number of confirmed coronavirus infections to 4,569 since the start of the epidemic.
Marrakech-Safi Region Surpasses 1,000 COVID-19 Cases, Second Highest in Morocco
2 May 2020
The Marrakech-Safi region has had more than 1,000 people infected with the coronavirus since May 1. It thus becomes the second most affected region by the covid-19 pandemic, (…)
Morocco’s Trade Deficit Widens 3.8% in Q1 2020 Amid COVID-19 Impact
2 May 2020
The trade deficit in the first quarter of 2020 worsened by 3.8% to over 49.13 billion dirhams (MMDH), compared to 47.34 MMDH in the same period last year. This is what the (…)
US Pledges $5.7 Million in COVID-19 Aid to Morocco, Boosting Long-Term Investment
2 May 2020
The United States is supporting the fight against covid-19 in Morocco with a $5.7 million envelope.
Morocco’s Real Estate Developers Take Action Amid COVID-19 Crisis
1 May 2020
The real estate sector, like many other sectors in Morocco, has been weakened by the covid-19 pandemic, which has forced the state to take strict measures including confinement (…)
Morocco Set to Lift State of Emergency on May 20, Citing Economic Urgency
1 May 2020
The confinement period will not be extended in Morocco beyond May 20. After two months of shutdown, it is necessary to think about restarting the economic machine.
Morocco Ramps Up Face Mask Production to 7 Million Daily as Local Firms Join Effort
1 May 2020
Thirty-two national companies are supporting Morocco in the production of masks. Among these, 19 are already operational after obtaining the necessary certification to start (…)
Morocco Surpasses 1,000 COVID-19 Recoveries as Cases Reach 4,529
1 May 2020
After having recorded a record recovery rate last week, Morocco crossed the 1000 recovery case mark (1055 exactly) this Friday.