Morocco
Spain Organizes 33rd Ferry Repatriation from Morocco Amid Closed Borders
Spain will repatriate its nationals and residents from Morocco by ferry this Friday, October 9. Among them are many MREs.
Topic
Coronavirus in Morocco (Covid-19)
Morocco
Morocco to Decide on Extending State of Health Emergency in Government Meeting
Moroccans will be informed this Thursday on the extension or not of the state of health emergency. The issue is one of the topics on the agenda of the next Council of Government meeting to be held under the chairmanship of the Head of Government, Saad Dine El Otmani.
Morocco
Moroccan Diaspora Remittances Surge Despite Global Economic Downturn
In the midst of the crisis related to the Covid-19 pandemic, remittances from Moroccans Residing Abroad (MREs) have only seen a 3% drop. But from July onwards, MRE remittances have shown surprising increases.
Morocco
Morocco Nears Final Phase in Covid-19 Vaccine Trials, Eyes Local Production
Sinopharm experts, associated with their Moroccan counterparts, are in the final phase of clinical trials of the Chinese Covid-19 vaccine. Ultimately, the Kingdom will be able to have a sufficient quantity of this vaccine, a necessary condition for the launch of its production.
Morocco
COVID-19 Exacerbates Gender and Social Inequalities in Morocco, Activist Warns
The health crisis related to the coronavirus has not spared any sector worldwide. In Morocco, it has further deepened social disparities and inequalities between men and women.
Spain
Moroccan Mother Stranded in Ceuta, Unable to Reunite with Disabled Son After Passport Theft
Amina El Hboussi, a Moroccan, has been stranded in Ceuta for more than 7 months and has been the victim of the theft of her passport. The loss of this travel document shatters the dream of this 55-year-old woman who hoped to take advantage of the ongoing repatriation to join her disabled son in Morocco.
Morocco
Morocco Bans Unauthorized 'Peace March' to Southern Border Amid COVID-19 Concerns
The Ministry of the Interior has never authorized "the peace march to tighten the ties between Rabat and El Guergarat," in the south of the country.
France
Moroccan Expat Loses Job and Home After COVID-19 Travel Delay in France
Brahim Kiou will not soon forget the social devastation left by the coronavirus in his life. Stuck in Morocco for five months, he sees his 30-year career go up in smoke and cries out against the abusive dismissal by his company.
Morocco
Moroccan Energy Minister Recovers from COVID-19, Resumes Duties
The Minister of Energy, Mines and Environment, Aziz Rabbah, has recovered from Covid-19. On his Facebook page, the PJD member indicated that he has resumed his duties within the ministry.
Morocco
Morocco Considers Easing COVID-19 Travel Restrictions for Tourism Revival
Tourism Minister Nadia Fettah Alaoui says that the projects to resume tourism in Morocco, including the abolition of the PCR test requirement, are under evaluation. This was during the videoconference organized by the CFCIM last Thursday.
Morocco
Morocco's Credit Outlook Downgraded to Negative by S&P Amid Pandemic Debt Concerns
In its latest publication, the rating agency Standard & Poor’s has confirmed Morocco’s rating at BBB- and notes a negative outlook.
Morocco
Morocco's First Female Surgeon, Dr. Fadma Abi, Dies from COVID-19
The Moroccan medical and scientific community has just lost one of its most influential members. Dr. Fadma Abi, the first Moroccan woman to have practiced the profession of surgeon, died after being infected with the coronavirus.