Morocco
Casablanca Extends COVID-19 Lockdown for Two More Weeks as Cases Surge
Casablanca will be locked down for an additional two weeks due to the resurgence of new coronavirus infections.
Topic
Coronavirus in Morocco (Covid-19)
Morocco
Morocco's Mosque Reopenings Spark COVID-19 Concerns Amid Crowded Prayers
The resumption of Friday prayers in mosques, a measure decided by the government after several months of closure, could prove catastrophic. With the resurgence of new infections, the damage from this decision would be disastrous for the country.
Morocco
COVID-19 Crisis Threatens to Reverse Morocco's Poverty Reduction Progress, Study Finds
The impact of the health crisis is likely to be even more severe for those already living in poverty. On the eve of the presentation of the Finance Act and World Day to Combat Poverty, Oxfam Morocco calls for strong measures.
Morocco
COVID-19 Surge Among Moroccan Healthcare Workers Alarms Nursing Union
Health professionals are in danger in the fight against the coronavirus. They have counted 825 members in their ranks since the start of the Covid-19 epidemic, according to the movement of nurses and health technicians in Morocco (MITSM).
Morocco
Morocco's Social Security Fund Addresses Delay in Family Allowance Payments
Beneficiaries of the allowances were surprised by the delay in the payment of their July and August allowances. When questioned, the National Social Security Fund cited a malfunction related to the non-declaration of employees in July and August.
Morocco
Invisible Crisis: 100,000 Unregistered Moroccan Children Lack Access to Basic Services
They are thousands, these Moroccan children, without a birth certificate, without a family record book, without an identity card. This phenomenon, which is growing in the kingdom, leaves these children in absolute invisibility, depriving them of access to essential services such as education or health.
Morocco
Royal Air Maroc Introduces Mandatory Health Form for All Passengers Entering Morocco
Royal Air Maroc requires a new document from all its passengers. It is a health form that "is now mandatory for all arrivals at Moroccan airports".
Morocco
COVID-19 Fallout: Over 200,000 Moroccan Students Shift from Private to Public Schools
The rate of students in private educational institutions has dropped during this school year. Due to the pandemic, more than 200,000 students have left private institutions to enroll in public schools.
Morocco
Morocco's Red Meat Industry Thrives, Seeks Further Growth Despite Strong Performance
The red meat sector is doing well in Morocco, according to the National Sheep and Goat Association (Anoc). This is also the case for livestock, which does not seem to be affected by the impacts of the pandemic crisis.
Morocco
Marrakech Lifts Travel Restrictions, Aims to Revive Tourism Amid Pandemic Recovery
The travel authorization is no longer mandatory in Marrakech. This is the decision of the authorities in order to ease the restrictive measures imposed to fight against the coronavirus.
Morocco
Morocco Pushes Forward with Highway Projects Despite Pandemic Revenue Loss
The National Motorway Company of Morocco is working to deliver the ongoing construction sites. Neither the health crisis nor the drop in turnover have slowed down the ambitions of the public company.
Morocco
Marrakech's Iconic Jamaâ el-Fna Square Falls Silent Amid Pandemic
The legendary Jamaâ el Fna square, with its intangible heritage and millennial folklore, is one of the biggest attractions in Marrakech. But in the current health context, a cemetery silence reigns in the absence of tourists.