Iconic Sahara Ultramarathon Postponed to September Amid Coronavirus Concerns
8 March 2020
The 35th Marathon des Sables will no longer be held from April 3 to 13, 2020, in Morocco, due to the coronavirus. The event has been postponed to September.
Coronavirus in Morocco (Covid-19)
Royal Gendarmerie Deployed to Support Morocco’s Coronavirus Response Plan
8 March 2020
The Royal Gendarmerie is called in to help pilot the monitoring and response plan put in place by the government to deal with the spread of the coronavirus.
Morocco Considers Limiting Friday Prayers Amid Coronavirus Concerns
8 March 2020
Moroccans are divided on the decision of the Ministry of the Interior to ban all mass gatherings due to the Coronavirus. This could be the case for Friday prayers, even if the (…)
Casablanca’s Chinese Restaurants Face Customer Slump Amid Coronavirus Fears
8 March 2020
Tough times for Chinese restaurants in Casablanca, since the coronavirus epidemic broke out. Some are severely lacking in customers, while others have chosen to close, hoping (…)
Major Muslim Gathering in France Postponed Due to Coronavirus Concerns
8 March 2020
The organizers of the Annual Meeting of Muslims in France (RAMF) have just announced the postponement of the 37th edition due to the coronavirus.
Morocco Battles Surge in COVID-19 Misinformation, Threatening Public Safety
8 March 2020
Rumors and fake news tend to undermine the security of Moroccans. This situation has worsened with the appearance of the coronavirus.
Moroccan Police Uncover Mask Trafficking Ring Linked to Agadir Airport Arrest
7 March 2020
Investigators have managed to uncover the accomplices of the Englishman of Indian origin, arrested at Massira airport in Agadir, in possession of 17,000 medical masks.
Morocco Shisha Cafes Remain Open Despite Coronavirus Concerns
7 March 2020
Contrary to other countries like Kuwait, Tunisia and Iran, which have decided to close shisha cafes, in Morocco these cafes continue to be lively without any special measures. (…)
Royal Air Maroc Offers Free Flight Postponements Amid Coronavirus Concerns
7 March 2020
Following the latest developments related to the Coronavirus, Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has put in place a special system to allow its customers to manage their travel.
Morocco Tightens Court Access to Curb Coronavirus Spread
7 March 2020
The Supreme Council of the Judicial Authority has called for strengthening control at the entrance of the courts in the face of the spread of the new coronavirus.