Morocco Suspends Print Newspapers Amid Coronavirus Emergency
23 March 2020
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports suspends from this Sunday, March 22, 2020 until further notice, the various printed publications of Morocco in magazine, tabloid (…)
Coronavirus in Morocco (Covid-19)
Morocco Imposes Jail Time, Fines for Violating COVID-19 Lockdown Orders
23 March 2020
The Council of Government adopted, on Sunday, March 22, 2020, a decree that provides for penalties, including imprisonment, for any violation of the confinement measures.
Sanofi Morocco Clarifies: Chloroquine Stock for Domestic Use Only, Not for Export
23 March 2020
Following the publication by Radio France Internationale (RFI) on the stock of Nivaquine purchased by Morocco and which would be intended for sub-Saharan Africa, Sanofi Morocco (…)
Morocco’s Restaurant Closures Threaten 2 Million Jobs, Industry Leaders Say Measures Insufficient
23 March 2020
The decision to close cafes and restaurants threatens the employment of two million employees.
Morocco Mandates 6 PM Closure for Food Stores to Combat Coronavirus Spread
23 March 2020
Faced with the coronavirus pandemic, all food stores (grocers, convenience stores...) and large stores will be closed every day at 6 p.m. This is the decision of the competent (…)
Morocco Seeks Chinese Expertise in COVID-19 Fight, Strengthens Diplomatic Ties
23 March 2020
Morocco and China maintain their relations, despite the health crisis shaking the world. The Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, during a telephone (…)
Morocco Launches Investigation into Anti-Lockdown Protests Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
23 March 2020
Following violations of confinement in the cities of Tangier, Tetouan, Fez and Sale, the public prosecutor’s office has decided to open an investigation.
Morocco’s King Orders Military Medical Support in COVID-19 Fight
23 March 2020
King Mohammed VI has instructed the military medical service to participate in the mission to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Morocco Ends Special Repatriation Flights for Foreign Tourists Amid Coronavirus Measures
23 March 2020
Morocco has ended, this Sunday, March 22 at 12 p.m., the special system set up to facilitate the return of foreign tourists to their countries.
Morocco Declares State of Emergency, Restricts Freedoms to Combat COVID-19 Spread
23 March 2020
The draft law number 2.20.293, allowing the establishment of a state of emergency throughout the national territory in the face of the Coronavirus, has just been adopted by the (…)