Morocco
Chinese Investors Eye Major Expansion in Morocco's Textile Industry Amid Economic Recovery
Several Chinese companies are planning major investments in Morocco.
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Coronavirus in Morocco (Covid-19)
Morocco
Morocco Arrests Over 85,000 for Violating COVID-19 Emergency Measures
The police have, from March 20 to the end of April, arrested 85,778 people in flagrant violation of the emergency measures put in place to fight the pandemic of the new coronavirus.
Morocco
Ramadan Food Prices Plummet in Morocco Amid COVID-19 Crisis
At the beginning of the Ramadan month, food prices are recording a historic drop due to the coronavirus crisis. This state of affairs is contrary to previous years where this period rhymed with a surge in prices.
Morocco
Tensions Escalate Between Nomads and Locals in Southern Morocco Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Relations between nomads and the local population are not the warmest. Since early April, the province of Chtouka Ait-Bah has been living to the rhythm of the confrontation.
Morocco
Morocco Reports 102 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Rises to 4,423
Infections are on the rise again in Morocco with 102 new confirmed coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of positive cases to 4,423.
Morocco
Morocco Reports 4,423 COVID-19 Cases, 170 Deaths as Pandemic Continues
The latest report on covid-19 infection in Morocco shows 4,423 confirmed cases, after the identification, this Thursday at 4 p.m., of 102 new infections.
Morocco
Morocco Extends International Travel Restrictions Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Morocco has extended restrictions on long-distance travel, particularly travel abroad, due to the covid-19 pandemic.
Morocco
Morocco Poised to Lead Post-COVID Automotive Industry Recovery, Fitch Reports
An analysis by the rating agency Fitch Ratings indicates that after the coronavirus crisis, Morocco will be able to benefit from the relaunch of the automotive sector. The kingdom would be at the top of the Risk/Profitability index developed by the institution, followed by Egypt.
Morocco
Morocco Banks Process Over 400,000 Loan Deferral Requests Amid Economic Strain
Approximately 416,000 requests for the deferral of repayment of bank loan installments and those related to leasing credits have been received by Moroccan banks up to April 24, for an estimated amount of 33 billion dirhams.
Morocco
Morocco's Tourism Bookings Plummet 98% Amid COVID-19 Crisis
The tourism sector is severely affected by the health crisis due to covid-19 and the preventive measures taken to fight its spread, such as the closure of air borders, the cancellation of bookings, the closure of places of entertainment and others. According to ONMT sources, "Bookers" went from 31% between January 1, 2020 and February 28, 2020 to -98% from April 1, 2020 to April 13, 2020.
Morocco
Morocco Reports COVID-19 Cases in Three Prisons, Ouarzazate Hardest Hit
Only three penitentiary institutions have been contaminated in Morocco according to the results of analyzes of samples from officials and inmates in the 53 prisons of the kingdom.
Morocco
Morocco Deploys Drones to Enforce COVID-19 Curfew During Ramadan
The Moroccan authorities are not the only ones concerned about compliance with the state of health emergency. The group of surveying engineers "Beti", in collaboration with the territorial authorities and the national security, launched drones on Monday in Témara to ensure compliance with the state of health emergency.