Morocco Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency Until October 10 Amid Case Surge
10 September 2020
Faced with the resurgence of Covid-19 cases, the Moroccan government has extended the state of health emergency until October 10, 2020.
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Morocco Considers Extending State of Health Emergency Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
8 September 2020
The extension of the state of health emergency in Morocco is one of the topics that will be addressed at the meeting of the Council of Government on Wednesday, September 9.
Morocco Expands Local Government, Creates New Administrative Divisions
4 September 2020
The government council, which met in session on Thursday, adopted a draft decree creating new administrative units.
Morocco Advances Official Status of Amazigh Language with New Government Commission
4 September 2020
The Council of Government, which met on Thursday in Rabat, adopted several draft decrees, including one that sets the composition and operating procedures of the (…)
Morocco’s Prime Minister Urges Vigilance as COVID-19 Cases Surge
7 August 2020
The speed at which the epidemiological situation is evolving in Morocco with hundreds of infections every day is worrying the authorities. The Head of Government, Saâdeddine El (…)
Morocco Imposes On-the-Spot Fines for Mask Violations as COVID Cases Rise
7 August 2020
Faced with the increasing number of infections, Morocco has decided to strengthen the existing legal arsenal. Thus, it has just introduced a fine of 300 dirhams against any (…)
Morocco’s King Summons Ministers for Urgent Meeting on Strategic Investment Fund
6 August 2020
King Mohammed VI has summoned all ministers, including those currently on vacation, to a Council of Government to be held this Thursday, August 6 in Rabat.
Government’s Real Estate Stimulus Measures Fall Short of Industry Expectations
19 July 2020
The government council has taken certain measures recorded in the draft amending finance law in order to revive the real estate sector affected by the coronavirus. However, (…)
Morocco Reshuffles Top Positions in Transport and Infrastructure Ministry
19 July 2020
Several appointments were announced during the last Council of Government, which was held under the chairmanship of the Head of Government, Saad Dine El Otmani. It is (…)
Morocco Bans Ministers and Officials from Foreign Travel to Boost Domestic Tourism
18 July 2020
Moroccan ministers are not allowed to spend their vacations abroad this year. This is the decision made by the head of government, Saâdeddine El Othmani.