Marrakech Bans Achoura Celebrations Amid COVID-19 Concerns

This decision prohibits all festivities organized during Achoura 1442 H at the prefecture level, including bonfires (chouala), firecrackers, visits to cemeteries and gatherings in neighborhoods.

In this sense, local authorities, security services, civil society actors, have all warned against the dangers that non-compliance with health prevention measures can create.

The competent authorities, who have mobilized to punish offenders, have urged citizens to respect physical distancing, to wear protective masks correctly and to avoid any unnecessary gathering or travel.