
Morocco Moves to Shut Down Shisha Cafes Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Already at war with shisha cafes, the Moroccan government wants to intensify this fight against these establishments with a high risk of coronavirus transmission.

Already at war with shisha cafes, the Moroccan government wants to intensify this fight against these establishments with a high risk of coronavirus transmission.

Several audio recordings are circulating on social media, claiming that certain areas of Morocco have been placed in quarantine due to the spread of the coronavirus. While reassuring the population about the false nature of these audios, the Ministry of the Interior made some clarifications.

In an effort to remain in line with the measures taken to contain and limit the spread of the coronavirus, the recruitment exams announced by the Ministry of the Interior and the various local authorities have been postponed.

In Morocco, all public gatherings of more than 50 people are now prohibited until further notice.

Moroccans are divided on the decision of the Ministry of the Interior to ban all mass gatherings due to the Coronavirus. This could be the case for Friday prayers, even if the measure does not mention it for the moment.

Rumors and fake news tend to undermine the security of Moroccans. This situation has worsened with the appearance of the coronavirus.

The Ministry of the Interior has called for vigilance in the face of fake news wrongly attributed to official institutions.

A new terrorist cell, planning terrorist acts, was dismantled in Sidi Slimane on Monday by the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ), announces a statement from the Ministry of the Interior.

Cafe, restaurant and game room managers are in the sights of the Ministry of the Interior for non-compliance with closing hours. Citizens continue to complain about the "excesses" maintained by these establishments, which place the pursuit of profit above the tranquility of the population.

The Ministry of the Interior has blocked the advancement to higher ranks of 50 senior officials. They are accused of having covered up offenses related to urban planning.

The Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, and his collaborators, are waging a relentless fight against ecstasy, in order to dry up the sources of drug trafficking at the border posts of Ceuta and Melilla, and along the borders of the Oriental region.

The members of the House of Councilors unanimously adopted, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 in Rabat, the draft law 55.19 relating to the simplification of administrative procedures and formalities.