Hundreds of French Tourists Stranded in Morocco as Air Traffic Suspended
21 March 2020
Some 400 French tourists are stranded in Morocco due to the total suspension of air traffic. The people of Haut-Rhin do not know when they will return to France.
Coronavirus in Morocco (Covid-19)
Morocco Confirms Existing Work Travel Documents Valid During Health Emergency
21 March 2020
The Moroccan authorities have just confirmed that the document distributed in the public and private sectors, during the period of the state of health emergency, remains (…)
PSA Halts Production at Morocco Plant Amid Coronavirus Spread
21 March 2020
After suspending all its plants located in Europe, the French automaker PSA decided on Thursday, March 19, to shut down its Kenitra plant, due to the spread of the coronavirus.
Morocco’s Coronavirus Cases Rise to 86 as 7 New Infections Reported
21 March 2020
Morocco recorded, in the night from Friday 20 to Saturday 21 March, seven new cases of coronavirus, thus bringing the toll to 86 positive cases.
Morocco Declares State of Health Emergency, Restricts Movement to Combat Coronavirus Spread
21 March 2020
In accordance with the government’s decision to keep the epidemic under control, the state of emergency came into effect this Friday at 6:00 p.m. (GMT +1), until further notice.
Morocco Declares Health Emergency, Assures Essential Supplies Will Remain Available
21 March 2020
Morocco is in a state of health emergency as of this Friday. The announcement was made during a joint press conference, led by the Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, (…)
Morocco Closes Rabat-Salé Airport, More Closures Expected Amid Travel Restrictions
21 March 2020
The Moroccan authorities have decided to close Rabat-Salé airport. The other airports should follow in the coming days.
UN: Arab World Could Lose 1.7 Million Jobs in 2020 Due to Pandemic
20 March 2020
More than 1.7 million jobs could be lost in the Arab world in 2020, according to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).
Moroccan Business Students Struggle as Internships Continue Amid COVID-19 Lockdown
20 March 2020
Despite the suspension of classes, decided by the Moroccan authorities, students at the National School of Commerce and Management (ENCG) were surprised by the decision to (…)
Morocco Tightens Prison Visitation Rules Amid COVID-19 Surge
20 March 2020
The restrictions imposed by the authorities to contain the spread of the coronavirus are reaching the prison system. The goal is to protect the prison population, which, even (…)