Moroccan Travel Agencies Face Losses as Saudi Arabia Suspends Umrah Pilgrimages
1 March 2020
The temporary suspension of entry into Saudi territory of pilgrims for Umrah due to the coronavirus is already causing difficulties for Moroccans.
Coronavirus in Morocco (Covid-19)
Morocco Introduces Health Form for Travelers to Combat Coronavirus Spread
1 March 2020
Morocco has taken a new measure to deal with the coronavirus. A passenger health form is now required for travelers entering the kingdom.
French Schools in Morocco Implement 14-Day Ban for Those from Coronavirus-Hit Areas
1 March 2020
Students and staff, coming from areas where the coronavirus is raging, are prohibited from accessing French-language educational establishments for a period of 14 days after (…)
Moroccan Police Arrest Man for False Coronavirus Claims on Social Media
29 February 2020
The police arrested an individual in Tetouan, in northern Morocco. He is accused of having spread rumors about the existence of two cases of people infected with the coronavirus.
Morocco Sets Coronavirus Test Price at 500 Dirhams, Health Ministry Announces
29 February 2020
A coronavirus screening test costs 500 DH in Morocco, announced the Ministry of Health at a press conference.
Coronavirus Fears Spark Surge in Mask Sales Across Morocco
29 February 2020
Mask sales are exploding in Morocco, despite the absence of coronavirus cases.
Saudi Arabia Bans Entry from 25 High-Risk Countries to Prevent COVID-19 Spread
29 February 2020
Morocco is not on the list of countries banned from entering Saudi Arabia in order to "prevent the arrival of the new coronavirus (Covid-19) in the kingdom and its spread".
Casablanca’s Derb Omar Market Struggles as Coronavirus Disrupts Chinese Imports
28 February 2020
The nerve center of commerce in Casablanca is going through a very difficult period, due to the shortage of products from China. Several Moroccan and Chinese importers have (…)
Morocco’s Airport Screening for Coronavirus Under Scrutiny as Travelers Report Lax Controls
28 February 2020
Just a few days ago, the authorities assured the seriousness of the control at the various entry points of the kingdom. But according to testimonies received, there is a (…)
Morocco’s Opposition Demands Health Minister Explain Coronavirus Preparedness Plan
28 February 2020
The deputies of the PAM, the Istiqlal and the PPS, all members of the opposition, have invited the Minister of Health to explain the system put in place by Morocco, after the (…)