Moroccan Royal Holding Pledges $200 Million to COVID-19 Relief Fund
18 March 2020
The Royal Holding Al Mada will donate 2 billion to the fund to fight the coronavirus, which was created on the instructions of King Mohammed VI.
Coronavirus in Morocco (Covid-19)
Two Moroccan Immigrants Die from COVID-19 in Spain as Cases Surge
18 March 2020
Within 48 hours, two Moroccan nationals residing in Spain, originally from the Rif region, succumbed to the infection by the new Coronavirus.
Morocco Raises $1 Billion in 24 Hours for Coronavirus Response Fund
18 March 2020
King Mohammed VI had ordered the establishment of a special fund dedicated to the management of the Coronavirus pandemic. In 24 hours, more than 10 billion dirhams have been (…)
Moroccan Salafist Leader Arrested for Opposing Mosque Closures Amid Coronavirus
18 March 2020
Law enforcement officers arrested, on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the Salafist Abou Naim for having harshly criticized the decision to close mosques in order to counter the spread (…)
Morocco Reports Six New Coronavirus Cases, Total Rises to 44
18 March 2020
The Moroccan Ministry of Health announced six new cases of contamination by the new coronavirus, detected on Tuesday, between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m.; bringing the official toll to 44.
Morocco Launches Dedicated COVID-19 Hotline for Suspected Cases
17 March 2020
With a view to strengthening its communication on COVID-19, the Moroccan Ministry of Health has launched "ALLÔ SAMU 141" reserved for suspected cases.
Morocco Urges Businesses to Join National Effort Against Coronavirus Spread
17 March 2020
Faced with the scale of the coronavirus epidemic, the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Green and Digital Economy, and the Ministry of Labor and Professional Integration are (…)
Morocco Suspends Court Hearings Nationwide Amid Coronavirus Concerns
17 March 2020
Hearings are suspended at the level of Moroccan courts, starting this Monday, March 16, until further notice.
Morocco Launches Massive Effort to Repatriate Thousands of Foreign Tourists
17 March 2020
Morocco has mobilized to facilitate the return of foreign tourists to their respective countries.
Morocco’s Mosque Closures Spark Backlash from Salafist Leader Amid Coronavirus Fears
17 March 2020
The decision to close mosques in Morocco from Monday, March 16, 2020 due to the spread of the coronavirus, is already provoking reactions. In a video posted on social media, (…)