Morocco Enforces State of Emergency: Violators Face Jail Time and Fines
21 March 2020
Criminal penalties could be imposed on those who refuse the forced confinement. They have been in effect since Friday at 6 pm.
Coronavirus in Morocco (Covid-19)
Former Moroccan Soccer Star Ouaddou Donates $100,000 to COVID-19 Fund
21 March 2020
The former Moroccan international, Abdessalam Ouaddou, also contributed to the Special Fund for the management of the coronavirus epidemic.
Belgo-Moroccan Prisoner’s Release Complicated by Coronavirus Border Closures
21 March 2020
While the Belgo-Moroccan, Ali Aarrass, will have to leave the Tiflet prison on April 2, the spread of the coronavirus could be a source of trouble for him. His family, (…)
Morocco Deploys Military to Enforce Coronavirus Lockdown Measures
21 March 2020
The army has been called in to reinforce the enforcement of the health state of emergency, which has been in effect since Friday at 6 pm.
Morocco’s Butane Gas Supply Secure: 40-Day Stock Maintained, Minister Reports
21 March 2020
Morocco’s butane stock is sufficient to cover the national need, with an autonomy of 40 days.
Morocco Considers Repurposing Hotels as COVID-19 Treatment Centers
21 March 2020
Former Tourism Minister, Lahcen Haddad proposed to transform hotels into temporary treatment centers to fight the spread of the coronavirus.
CNSS Implements Safety Measures, Eases Benefit Requirements Amid Coronavirus Crisis
21 March 2020
In an effort to comply with preventive measures against the coronavirus, the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) announced on Wednesday that it will reduce the movements of (…)
Swiss Tourists Stranded in Morocco Amid Flight Cancellations and Embassy Closure
21 March 2020
Like many Swiss, two sisters from Vaud are stranded in Morocco, after the suspension of flights.
Morocco Distributes Movement Certificates Nationwide as COVID-19 Lockdown Begins
21 March 2020
The government has promised to distribute the "exceptional certificate of movement" to all homes across the national territory, as part of the state of health emergency and (…)
Moroccan Banks Ensure Services Amid Coronavirus Panic, Urge Digital Banking
21 March 2020
While customers are rushing to banks in this period marked by the spread of the coronavirus, the Professional Group of Banks of Morocco (GPBM) ensures the continuity of banking (…)