
Morocco Clarifies: Wedding Parties Under 1,000 Guests Still Allowed Amid COVID Concerns
Information is circulating about a possible suspension of all wedding parties in Morocco, much to the dismay of families who have already incurred expenses.

Information is circulating about a possible suspension of all wedding parties in Morocco, much to the dismay of families who have already incurred expenses.

The director of epidemiology at the Ministry of Health, Mohamed El Youbi, assured on Saturday that the 15 cases tested positive in Morocco are in good health.

Morocco could record more than 5 million fewer tourists in 2020, a 39% drop compared to 2019, due to the coronavirus. This is at least what CFG Bank predicts.

All ministers, except the Minister of Transport, who was absent from the national territory, underwent the coronavirus screening test. Upon his return from the mission, Abdelkader Amara tested positive.

The government has decided to regulate the prices of health masks and hydroalcoholic gels. A measure intended to put an end to speculation.

Morocco closed its borders with the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla early this Friday morning to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Algerians stranded at Casablanca airport in Morocco due to the Coronavirus will soon be repatriated to their country. This is a decision by the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

Initially scheduled for May 11 and 12, 2020, the Hilloula of Meknes has been postponed to a later date. This is the decision of the Council of Jewish Communities of Morocco, during a meeting. The reasons for this postponement are simple. It is to avoid any risk of contamination by the Coronavirus , in accordance with the preventive measures taken by the Moroccan government in the fight against the pandemic.

In Morocco, all public gatherings of more than 50 people are now prohibited until further notice.

The Moroccan Minister of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water, Abdelkader Amara has tested positive for the coronavirus. This new case brings the number of patients infected with covid-19 to 18.

After several talks with the French authorities, Morocco has decided to authorize flights to allow French nationals to return home.

The Ministry of Justice also intends to act to fight the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), by limiting as much as possible the attendance of courts. Thus, many documents can now be obtained directly online, according to a press release from the ministry.