Morocco’s Economy Hit as Remittances from Abroad Plummet, Impacting National Savings
15 July 2020
The reduction in remittances from Moroccans living abroad (MRE) has considerably affected national savings.
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Morocco’s Economy Set to Contract 5.8% in 2020 Amid Drought and COVID-19 Crisis
13 July 2020
The High Commission for Planning (HCP) forecasts a drop in Morocco’s economic growth to 5.8% for the year 2020, due to the effects of the drought and the covid-19 health crisis.
Women in Healthcare Face Higher COVID-19 Exposure Risk, Study Finds
12 July 2020
The High Commission for Planning (HCP), on the occasion of World Population Day, indicated that women, who are in the majority in health-related and care jobs, are the most (…)
Morocco’s Consumer Confidence Plummets to 12-Year Low Amid Pandemic
9 July 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has strongly marked consumer confidence, which deteriorated in the second quarter of 2020. It thus recorded its lowest level since 2008.
Morocco’s Food Prices Drop Amid Lockdown, HCP Reports
23 June 2020
It was predictable. The lockdown period imposed on Moroccans has led to a drop in prices in the majority of Moroccan cities, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP).
Morocco Faces Steepest Economic Decline in 25 Years Amid Pandemic and Drought
17 June 2020
Following the Covid-19 pandemic, Morocco is preparing to experience in 2020 its worst recession since 1996, according to the central bank of the kingdom.
Morocco Reports 200,000 Child Workers, 23.5% Decrease Since 2017
14 June 2020
According to the High Commission for Planning (HCP), among the 7,271,000 children aged 7 to 17 years, Morocco had 200,000 economically active children in 2019, a decrease of (…)
Morocco’s Economic Growth Slows to 2.5% in 2019, HCP Reports
10 June 2020
The growth rate of the Moroccan economy has slowed down in 2019. It stood at 2.5% in 2019, compared to 3.1% in 2018, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP).
Morocco Enters Secure Deconfinement Phase as COVID-19 Cases Decline
29 May 2020
Morocco is on the verge of winning the bet of the fight against the coronavirus. A success due to the drastic and preventive measures taken by the various authorities. The (…)
Study: Over 1 Million Moroccan Families at High Risk of COVID-19 Exposure Due to Housing Conditions
28 May 2020
In total, 1.05 million Moroccan families are exposed to the coronavirus due to the cramped living space and unsanitary conditions in which they live. This is revealed by a (…)