The health situation in Morocco is taking on alarming proportions, just a few days before the start of the last phase of deconfinement. The increase in the number of positive cases in recent days raises questions about the effectiveness of the measures taken by the authorities.
Tourism professionals in Agadir have discussed strategies to be adopted to revive the sector from the slump caused by the coronavirus pandemic. A meeting chaired by the Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts, Air Transport and Social Economy, Nadia Fettah Alaoui, was held on Tuesday at the headquarters of the Wilaya of the Souss-Massa region.
One more month for the Moroccans. The government would intend to extend the state of emergency at least until August 10 next and this decision could be taken this afternoon.
The city of Ifrane is once again stormed by picnickers and hikers who come to get lost in the beauty of the landscapes, after facing the health confinement for long weeks.
With the pandemic crisis, old certainties (relatives, entourage and others) have changed. From now on, family comes first for Moroccans, whether it is large, blended or scattered...
The most sensitive sectors of the Moroccan economy are experiencing record declines due to the coronavirus epidemic. Foreign direct investment has seen a 15.9% drop by the end of May 2020.
The official date of the 2020-2021 school year in Morocco is known. It is scheduled for September 2, after the school holidays were brought forward due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Moroccans live in fear of a renewal of confinement, since a wave of positive cases have been detected in Safi. Bad news for the population who were eagerly awaiting the lifting of the state of emergency which should take place in a few days.
Like other businesses, hair salons have reopened as part of the gradual deconfinement. One week after the resumption of activities, well-being and beauty professionals share their experiences.
Authorized to operate again and to transport passengers on board, transport companies have announced revisions to their rates. While some have maintained this price increase, others have simply given up on it upon resumption.
Morocco’s epidemiological situation seems well under control, with 237 deaths as of July 6, 2020 at 6 p.m., a fatality rate of 1.65%, and a recovery rate of nearly 70.75%. But on closer inspection, a worsening of the situation is to be feared.
The lockdown imposed on Moroccans has strongly impacted the economic sector. This period of inactivity has notably caused a loss of 6 points of the gross domestic product (GDP), according to the Minister of Economy.