Belgium
Belgium Restricts Travel from Morocco Despite EU 'Safe Countries' List
Belgium has decided not to open its borders to Morocco, which is nevertheless one of the 15 "safe" countries to which Europe had agreed to welcome nationals from July 1.
Topic
Coronavirus in Morocco (Covid-19)
Morocco
Morocco's King Mohammed VI Leads Council on COVID-19 Response and Budget Amendments
King Mohammed VI chaired, on Monday, at the Royal Palace in Rabat, a Council of Ministers during which the general guidelines of the draft supplementary finance law for the year 2020 were examined. Several international draft laws were also examined.
Morocco
Moroccan Businesses Face Uncertain Future Despite Initial COVID-19 Relief Measures
Thanks to the measures of the Economic Monitoring Committee (CVE) in favor of companies and the implementation of exceptional overdrafts guaranteed by the State (Damane Oxygène), companies have felt less the impact of the health crisis related to coronavirus in the first half of the year but the second half does not show happy prospects.
Morocco
Morocco Bus Companies Adjust Fares Amid New COVID-19 Restrictions
Authorized to operate again and to transport passengers on board, transport companies have announced revisions to their rates. While some have maintained this price increase, others have simply given up on it upon resumption.
Morocco
Moroccan Real Estate Trend: Renters Outpace Buyers Amid Economic Uncertainty
Customers are increasingly opting for rental rather than acquiring real estate. This preference has increased in these times of Covid-19.
Morocco
Morocco Sees Sharp Rise in COVID-19 Cases Following Eased Restrictions
Morocco’s epidemiological situation seems well under control, with 237 deaths as of July 6, 2020 at 6 p.m., a fatality rate of 1.65%, and a recovery rate of nearly 70.75%. But on closer inspection, a worsening of the situation is to be feared.
Morocco
Morocco Reports 164 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Rises to 14,379
The number of confirmed coronavirus infection cases in Morocco now stands at 14,379, after 164 additional cases recorded in the last 24 hours, according to data published on the " covidmaroc.ma " portal.
Morocco
Morocco Reports 114 New COVID-19 Cases, Marrakech-Safi Region Hardest Hit
The Ministry of Health announced the detection of 114 new coronavirus infections. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases stands at 14,329.
Morocco
Morocco Reports 114 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Infections Rise to 14,329
Some 114 new coronavirus infections were recorded this morning in Morocco, according to the Minister of Health, bringing the total since last March to 14,329.
Morocco
Morocco Announces Public Sector Hiring Freeze Amid 3-Year Austerity Plan
Except for the ministries of the Interior, Education, and Health, no other department is allowed to create budgetary positions in 2021. In conveying this information to the ministers, the head of government explained that the repercussions of the pandemic have required the programming of a three-year austerity budget.
Spain
Moroccan Border Workers Urge Reopening of Ceuta Crossing Amid Job Loss Fears
The closure of the borders in Ceuta since mid-March has impacted the daily lives of Moroccan border workers. In an open letter to the Wali of Tetouan, they pleaded for the reopening of land borders to resume their professional activities in the enclave.
Morocco
Morocco Evaluates 'Operation Marhaba' Amid COVID-19 Concerns
The Foreign Affairs Committee announces a meeting to discuss Operation Marhaba in light of the health crisis the world is going through and the precautions to be taken to preserve the health of people.