Morocco Closes Weekly Markets to Curb Coronavirus Spread
22 March 2020
Faced with the progression of the coronavirus pandemic, weekly souks and flea markets have been closed. This is the decision taken by the presidents of several municipalities (…)
Economy
Royal Air Maroc Halts Domestic Flights Amid Morocco’s Health Emergency
22 March 2020
After international flights, the airline Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has decided to suspend its domestic flights until further notice. This suspension is in line with the (…)
Morocco’s Butane Gas Supply Secure: 40-Day Stock Maintained, Minister Reports
21 March 2020
Morocco’s butane stock is sufficient to cover the national need, with an autonomy of 40 days.
Moroccan Banks Ensure Services Amid Coronavirus Panic, Urge Digital Banking
21 March 2020
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 (…)
PSA Halts Production at Morocco Plant Amid Coronavirus Spread
21 March 2020
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 Declares Health Emergency, Assures Essential Supplies Will Remain Available
21 March 2020
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, (…)
UN: Arab World Could Lose 1.7 Million Jobs in 2020 Due to Pandemic
20 March 2020
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).
Agadir Tourism Soars: February Sees 14% Surge in International Visitors
20 March 2020
Nearly 92,000 tourists of all nationalities visited the city of Agadir during the month of February last, compared to 80,437 arrivals during the same period last year, an (…)
Moroccan Banks Unveil 3-Point Plan to Boost Economy Amid COVID-19 Crisis
20 March 2020
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 (…)
Total Morocco Donates Fuel to Support COVID-19 Response Efforts
20 March 2020
Faced with the spread of coronavirus, Total Maroc has decided to support the government by donating fuel to public and health authorities.