Morocco
Emirates SkyCargo Delivers Vital Medical Supplies to Morocco Amid Pandemic
The transport of the kingdom’s essential goods is ensured by Emirates SkyCargo. These include pharmaceutical products.
Topic
Coronavirus in Morocco (Covid-19)
Morocco
Morocco's COVID-19 Cases Surge to 3,377 as Casablanca-Settat Region Remains Epicenter
Morocco has 3,377 confirmed cases of covid-19, after recording 168 new infections on Tuesday, April 22, 2020.
Sport
Morocco's National Soccer Staff Face Pay Cuts Amid COVID-19 Crisis
The salary reductions generated by the coronavirus crisis are reaching the Atlas Lions staff. The President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, is about to implement a reduction in the salaries of the executives of the National Technical Directorate and the coaches of the different age categories of the national teams, including Vahid Halilhodzic.
Morocco
Moroccan Household Confidence Plummets Amid Pandemic and Drought Fears
All indicators are in the red at the level of Moroccan households. Their morale is at its lowest due to the raging pandemic, which is making their lives harder than usual.
Morocco
Morocco's Mask Crisis: 5 Million Daily Produced, Yet Shortages Persist Due to Speculation
Morocco has decided to produce 5 million masks per day to be able to meet the high demand since the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic. Distribution channels have been defined by the State, but the bulk of the masks is recovered by speculators who resell them at exorbitant prices.
Morocco
Morocco Sets Up Crisis Cell for Citizens Stranded in Dubai Amid Travel Restrictions
In application of the instructions given by the ministry in charge of Foreign Affairs, the Moroccan Consulate General in Dubai has set up a crisis cell with three telephone numbers dedicated entirely to citizens.
Morocco
Royal Air Maroc Maintains Grounded Fleet During Coronavirus Shutdown
Even though flights to and from Morocco have been suspended for more than a month, the Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca is not deserted. Royal Air Maroc is watching over this period of confinement to preserve its fleet from environmental impact, in order to keep it operational.
Morocco
Moroccan Company Launches Reusable Face Masks, Boosting Local PPE Production
The Moroccan company "Mustang Workwear", specialized in protective clothing, is now manufacturing reusable masks that can be used up to 15 times. A rather successful reconversion in this period where demand is constantly growing.
Morocco
Real Estate Sector Faces Unprecedented Crisis as Coronavirus Halts Construction and Sales
Among the sectors heavily impacted by the crisis related to the coronavirus is the real estate sector, which, according to the vice-president of the National Federation of Real Estate Developers, is going through an unprecedented crisis.
Morocco
Moroccan Banks Process 400,000 Loan Deferral Requests Amid COVID-19 Crisis
In two weeks, Moroccan banks have received and processed nearly 400,000 requests for the deferral of loan installments, with a rejection rate not exceeding 4%, according to the Professional Group of Banks (GPBM) in a press release.
Morocco
Morocco Houses 3,000 Homeless in COVID-19 Response, Providing Shelter and Meals
In total, 3,000 homeless people have been located and placed in confinement during this period marked by the spread of covid-19. These people benefit from the assistance of the Moroccan authorities as well as civil society.
Morocco
Maroc Telecom Donates $150 Million to Morocco's COVID-19 Fund After Strong Q1 Results
Maroc Telecom has made a direct donation of 1.5 billion dirhams to the special covid-19 fund created on the instructions of King Mohammed VI.