Morocco Prepares to Repatriate Citizens from Coronavirus-Hit Italy
12 March 2020
Like the Moroccans from Wuhan, Morocco is preparing to welcome its nationals stranded in high-risk areas, particularly Italy where the coronavirus epidemic is raging.
Coronavirus in Morocco (Covid-19)
Morocco Forms Economic Committee to Address COVID-19 Impact
12 March 2020
The establishment of an economic monitoring committee was announced on Wednesday, as part of the government’s efforts to anticipate the direct and indirect economic (…)
Moroccan Football Fans Protest Closed-Door Matches Amid Coronavirus Concerns
11 March 2020
The decision of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to have championship matches played behind closed doors is not to the liking of certain "Ultras" groups. They (…)
Morocco Cancels Religious Festivals Amid Coronavirus Concerns
11 March 2020
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has canceled, on Wednesday, March 11, all religious moussems due to the new coronavirus that is raging in several countries, (…)
Morocco Sets Up Crisis Cells for Nationals in Spain Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
11 March 2020
Crisis cells have been set up at the level of the Moroccan consular representations in Spain, in order to receive communications from Moroccan nationals in connection with the (…)
Morocco Reports Sixth Coronavirus Case as French Tourist Tests Positive
11 March 2020
A press release from the Ministry of Health reports a new Coronavirus infection in Morocco, bringing the number of people who tested positive to 6.
Morocco Denies Rumors of Shortened School Holidays Amid Coronavirus Concerns
11 March 2020
Rumors about the shortened school holidays at the end of March, due to the Coronavirus, have been denied, through a statement from the Moroccan Ministry of National Education, (…)
Morocco Suspends Sports Activities as Parliament Acts to Curb Coronavirus Spread
11 March 2020
In addition to the measures already taken by the government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the Parliament has recommended the suspension of all sports activities in (…)
Moroccan Man Jailed for Spreading False Coronavirus Claims on Social Media
11 March 2020
A young man, originally from Tétouan, will have to serve a 2-month prison sentence, accompanied by a fine of 2,000 dirhams, for having disseminated false information about the (…)
Morocco Reports Two New Coronavirus Cases in French Tourists
11 March 2020
Two new coronavirus cases recorded in Marrakech have just been confirmed by the Moroccan Ministry of Health. They are two French tourists.