Morocco Reopens Key Economic Sectors as COVID-19 Restrictions Ease
17 June 2020
After a long period of inactivity, several sectors of activity are now authorized to reopen. This resumption comes after the agreement given by the Head of Government.
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Morocco to Begin Phased Reopening on June 20, Easing COVID-19 Restrictions
16 June 2020
After lifting the lockdown measures in small towns, the government is about to ease the lockdown measures across the country. Thus, from June 20, there will be a gradual (…)
Morocco Eases Lockdown in Low-Risk Areas, Extends Restrictions in Major Cities
12 June 2020
Closed to the world for nearly three months, Morocco has decided to gradually ease its lockdown measures. The strict and rigorous restrictions imposed in some high-risk cities (…)
Ceuta Considers Humanitarian Corridors for Stranded Moroccans’ Return to Morocco
12 June 2020
The authorities of the Spanish enclave Ceuta are considering opening "humanitarian corridors" with Morocco, in order to facilitate the return to the country of Moroccans (…)
Beauty Salons Propose Health Measures for Safe Reopening Amid Pandemic
10 June 2020
The beauty and hairdressing sector, after several months of shutdown, is gearing up for a resumption of activities. Pending the announcement of the date of the resumption, (…)
Morocco Condemns ’Irresponsible’ Statements from Algerian Officials Amid Diplomatic Tensions
10 June 2020
Morocco reacted to the allegations of the Minister and Spokesperson of the Presidency of Algeria. Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, supported that the recall of the (…)
Morocco Outlines Four-Point Plan for Gradual Easing of Lockdown Measures
9 June 2020
Four criteria will condition the lifting of confinement in Morocco, which will have to be done in stages and in compliance with preventive measures adapted to the evolution of (…)
Morocco Prepares to Ease Lockdown Measures as Government Weighs Next Steps
9 June 2020
The Moroccan government maintains the suspense 24 hours before the deadline for the lifting of the state of health emergency, renewed twice since its announcement last March. (…)
Morocco Set to Extend COVID-19 State of Emergency for Third Time
6 June 2020
Already renewed twice in a row, the state of health emergency and confinement should not be lifted on June 10, 2020 in Morocco. They will be extended for a third time.
Morocco Likely to Extend COVID-19 Lockdown for Two More Weeks
5 June 2020
More than two months after the establishment of the state of health emergency, the signs are not yet green to move on to the deconfinement stage in Morocco. The El Othmani (…)