Casablanca Eases COVID Restrictions, Event Industry Poised for Comeback
5 June 2021
After several months of inactivity due to the exceptional health crisis, event professionals will regain their smile. Gatherings are now authorized in Casablanca.
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Morocco Appoints New Education Officials in Government Reshuffle
5 June 2021
Several proposals for appointments to high positions have been approved by the Council of Government, meeting this Thursday in Rabat, under the chairmanship of Saâdeddine El (…)
Morocco’s King Restricts Ministers’ Media Appearances as Government Term Ends
4 June 2021
The Head of Government, Saad Dine El Otmani, has informed the ministers of new instructions from King Mohammed VI as the term of the government team approaches its end.
Morocco Recalls Ambassador as Migrant Crisis Strains Relations with Spain
18 May 2021
Spain has summoned the Moroccan ambassador, Karima Benyaich following the arrival of thousands of Moroccan migrants in Ceuta (Sebta) last Monday. In response, the Moroccan (…)
Moroccan Parties Vie for $35 Million in Election Subsidies Ahead of 2021 Vote
11 May 2021
A few months before the legislative elections, political parties are putting pressure on the government of Saâdeddine El Othmani to obtain state subsidies. The financial (…)
Morocco Sets Dates for 2021 Legislative Elections Amid COVID-19 Precautions
10 May 2021
The dates of the legislative elections are now known. They should last three months. They will take place in strict compliance with the health and security measures issued by (…)
Morocco Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency Until June 10
8 May 2021
The state of health emergency has been extended until June 10, 2021, in order to curb the spread of the coronavirus and its variants in Morocco. This is the decision taken by (…)
Morocco’s Civil Service Minimum Wage Surges 81% in Decade, Report Shows
5 May 2021
Between 2010 and 2020, the minimum wage in the Moroccan civil service has almost doubled, going from 1800 to 3250 DH. This increase is equivalent to an 81% increase over ten years.
Morocco’s Cafe Crisis: 25% Shuttered as COVID-19 Devastates Hospitality Sector
3 May 2021
Unable to withstand the health crisis related to the coronavirus, nearly 25% of cafes and restaurants have had to close permanently. The National Association of Cafes and (…)
Morocco Faces Doctor Shortage, Seeks Foreign Medical Professionals
25 April 2021
For a few years now, Morocco has been suffering from a shortage of healthcare professionals. This situation, which has worsened with the health crisis, calls for emergency (…)