Morocco
Morocco Enforces State of Emergency: Violators Face Jail Time and Fines
Criminal penalties could be imposed on those who refuse the forced confinement. They have been in effect since Friday at 6 pm.
Topic
Coronavirus in Morocco (Covid-19)
Sport
Former Moroccan Soccer Star Ouaddou Donates $100,000 to COVID-19 Fund
The former Moroccan international, Abdessalam Ouaddou , also contributed to the Special Fund for the management of the coronavirus epidemic.
Belgium
Belgo-Moroccan Prisoner's Release Complicated by Coronavirus Border Closures
While the Belgo-Moroccan, Ali Aarrass , will have to leave the Tiflet prison on April 2, the spread of the coronavirus could be a source of trouble for him. His family, relatives and friends will no longer be able to give him a dignified welcome as planned.
Morocco
Morocco Deploys Military to Enforce Coronavirus Lockdown Measures
The army has been called in to reinforce the enforcement of the health state of emergency, which has been in effect since Friday at 6 pm.
Morocco
Morocco's Butane Gas Supply Secure: 40-Day Stock Maintained, Minister Reports
Morocco’s butane stock is sufficient to cover the national need, with an autonomy of 40 days.
Morocco
Morocco Considers Repurposing Hotels as COVID-19 Treatment Centers
Former Tourism Minister, Lahcen Haddad proposed to transform hotels into temporary treatment centers to fight the spread of the coronavirus.
Morocco
CNSS Implements Safety Measures, Eases Benefit Requirements Amid Coronavirus Crisis
In an effort to comply with preventive measures against the coronavirus, the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) announced on Wednesday that it will reduce the movements of its affiliates and guarantee their safety and that of its staff.
Morocco
Swiss Tourists Stranded in Morocco Amid Flight Cancellations and Embassy Closure
Like many Swiss, two sisters from Vaud are stranded in Morocco, after the suspension of flights.
Morocco
Morocco Distributes Movement Certificates Nationwide as COVID-19 Lockdown Begins
The government has promised to distribute the "exceptional certificate of movement" to all homes across the national territory, as part of the state of health emergency and confinement, decreed from this Friday, March 20, 2020.
Morocco
Moroccan Banks Ensure Services Amid Coronavirus Panic, Urge Digital Banking
While customers are rushing to banks in this period marked by the spread of the coronavirus, the Professional Group of Banks of Morocco (GPBM) ensures the continuity of banking services at the level of all branches in the country and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs).
France
Muslim NGO BarakaCity Donates Critical Medical Supplies to French Hospitals Amid Coronavirus Crisis
In an effort to contribute to the national effort, the humanitarian NGO BarakaCity has donated medical equipment to hospitals in the Île-de-France region, in order to fight the spread of the coronavirus. In total, more than 1,300 masks have been distributed.
Morocco
Moroccan Prince Moulay Hicham Under Health Isolation After Return to Kingdom
For the past few days, Moulay Hicham, cousin of King Mohammed VI , has been in "health isolation" in Morocco.