
Moroccan Banks Pledge Support for Families, SMEs Amid Coronavirus Crisis
The Professional Group of Banks of Morocco is mobilizing to provide support to families and businesses facing the economic repercussions of the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Professional Group of Banks of Morocco is mobilizing to provide support to families and businesses facing the economic repercussions of the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has mobilized 10 million DH to support the Special Fund for the management of the coronavirus pandemic.

The banks have decided to support the Moroccan economy in an attempt to emerge from the Coronavirus crisis shaking the country. At a meeting held on Wednesday, March 18, they decided to implement three actions to reaffirm their willingness to support the Moroccan economy.

Funeral washing and repatriation of people who died of COVID-19 are prohibited in France. This decision is in line with the preventive measures against the spread of the virus.

Airline pilots want to support the government in managing the COVID-19 health crisis.

Faced with the spread of coronavirus, Total Maroc has decided to support the government by donating fuel to public and health authorities.

Deputy Omar Balafrej is concerned about the management of the fund set up to fight the effects of coronavirus in Morocco. On Wednesday, he presented a list of proposals to the government.

Despite the risks of spreading coronavirus, call centers are still open in Morocco.

Repatriation flights for foreign tourists stranded in Morocco are authorized until next Sunday.

The suspension of hearings in the courts since Monday, March 16 due to the coronavirus crisis, complicates things for Ibitissam Batma, who sees her detention extended until the health situation improves. A few days ago, the singer’s sister, Dounia Batma, was arrested on the orders of the investigating judge who decided to prosecute her in custody as part of the "Hamza mon bb" case.

The signs are red for the low-cost airline Ryannair, which has reduced its flight program by more than 80%, due to the coronavirus epidemic.

Morocco recorded, on Friday, March 20, 3 new confirmed cases and a third death, bringing the total to 66 patients infected with the coronavirus.