Mason Arrested in Casablanca for Impersonating Journalist During Lockdown
24 April 2020
A mason was arrested on Wednesday in Casablanca while driving his vehicle, equipped with a "press" badge.
Coronavirus in Morocco (Covid-19)
Marrakech Health Official Fired Over COVID-19 Mismanagement
24 April 2020
In the process of fighting the spread of the coronavirus, mistakes in the management of responsibilities can be costly. The provincial health delegate in Marrakech learned this (…)
Morocco to Implement Phased Approach for Easing COVID-19 Lockdown, PM Announces
24 April 2020
The Head of Government, Saâdeddine El Othmani, announced on Tuesday, April 21, before the House of Councillors, that the lifting of confinement will be done gradually, (…)
Morocco Arrests Over 53,000 for Violating COVID-19 Emergency Measures
23 April 2020
Arrests for violation of the state of health emergency continue. Over the past 24 hours, 3,277 people were arrested, of whom 1,820 were taken into custody, according to the (…)
Morocco’s Top Islamic Body Urges Ramadan Safety Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
23 April 2020
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has already caused 149 deaths in Morocco, the Supreme Council of Ulema recalled on Tuesday that the preservation of life against all (…)
Morocco’s COVID-19 Crisis Leads to 726,000 Job Losses in Formal Sector
23 April 2020
Nearly 726,000 formal sector employees have temporarily or permanently lost their jobs due to the coronavirus. This is indicated by the results of the qualitative survey (…)
Morocco’s Tourism Industry Faces Steep Decline as Coronavirus Halts Travel
23 April 2020
Like other sectors, the health crisis due to the coronavirus is not sparing the tourism sector and all the activities that make up its value chain, namely hotels, restaurants, (…)
Morocco Extends Ban on International Flights Until May 31 Amid COVID-19 Concerns
23 April 2020
Morocco has decided to extend the suspension of commercial flights until May 31 at midnight, due to the covid-19 pandemic.
Morocco’s COVID-19 Response Hailed as Model for Africa and Beyond
23 April 2020
The Thomas More Institute has stated that Morocco has made commendable efforts in managing the covid-19 health crisis. "A replicable example" in Africa and elsewhere.
Morocco Bans Ramadan Prayers in Mosques Amid COVID-19 Concerns
23 April 2020
The Council of Ulema, in the context of the upcoming Ramadan period, has made certain decisions for the well-being of Muslim believers, in this period marked by the pandemic of (…)