France
Hundreds of French Tourists Stranded in Morocco as Air Traffic Suspended
Some 400 French tourists are stranded in Morocco due to the total suspension of air traffic. The people of Haut-Rhin do not know when they will return to France.
Topic
Coronavirus in Morocco (Covid-19)
Morocco
Morocco Confirms Existing Work Travel Documents Valid During Health Emergency
The Moroccan authorities have just confirmed that the document distributed in the public and private sectors, during the period of the state of health emergency, remains sufficient to go to the workplace.
Morocco
PSA Halts Production at Morocco Plant Amid Coronavirus Spread
After suspending all its plants located in Europe, the French automaker PSA decided on Thursday, March 19, to shut down its Kenitra plant, due to the spread of the coronavirus.
Morocco
Morocco's Coronavirus Cases Rise to 86 as 7 New Infections Reported
Morocco recorded, in the night from Friday 20 to Saturday 21 March, seven new cases of coronavirus, thus bringing the toll to 86 positive cases.
Morocco
Morocco Declares State of Health Emergency, Restricts Movement to Combat Coronavirus Spread
In accordance with the government’s decision to keep the epidemic under control, the state of emergency came into effect this Friday at 6:00 p.m. (GMT +1), until further notice.
Morocco
Morocco Declares Health Emergency, Assures Essential Supplies Will Remain Available
Morocco is in a state of health emergency as of this Friday. The announcement was made during a joint press conference, led by the Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, and the Minister of Health, Khalid Ait Taleb.
Morocco
Morocco Closes Rabat-Salé Airport, More Closures Expected Amid Travel Restrictions
The Moroccan authorities have decided to close Rabat-Salé airport. The other airports should follow in the coming days.
Morocco
UN: Arab World Could Lose 1.7 Million Jobs in 2020 Due to Pandemic
More than 1.7 million jobs could be lost in the Arab world in 2020, according to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).
Morocco
Moroccan Business Students Struggle as Internships Continue Amid COVID-19 Lockdown
Despite the suspension of classes, decided by the Moroccan authorities, students at the National School of Commerce and Management (ENCG) were surprised by the decision to maintain the deadlines for submitting internship reports.
Morocco
Morocco Tightens Prison Visitation Rules Amid COVID-19 Surge
The restrictions imposed by the authorities to contain the spread of the coronavirus are reaching the prison system. The goal is to protect the prison population, which, even though it is isolated, is not immune to the coronavirus virus.
Spain
Spanish Strawberry Farms Face Labor Shortage as Morocco Closes Borders Amid COVID-19
The closure of Moroccan air and sea borders has had a negative impact on strawberry farm production in Spain. The third wave of Moroccan workers, who have received their work permits from the Moroccan and Spanish authorities, are unable to cross the Mediterranean.
Morocco
Moroccan Judges Donate Half Their Salaries to National COVID-19 Fund
The call launched by King Mohammed VI, for a national mobilization to effectively fight against the Coronavirus, has found a favorable echo among the judicial officials and judges of the Kingdom. They have decided to devote half of their salary to accompany the royal initiative.