Morocco’s Time Change Glitch Causes Confusion on Eid Holiday
24 May 2020
Morocco has not yet changed time. An automatic bug on mobile phones and computers is responsible for the general panic that occurred on this Eid day.
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Morocco Extends Lockdown Amid Political Backlash and Economic Pressure
24 May 2020
The government’s decision to extend the lockdown is not unanimous in Morocco. The head of government, Saâdeddine El Othmani was harshly criticized on Wednesday by the (…)
Morocco’s Stranded Citizens Reach 32,000, Including PM’s Family Members
21 May 2020
The number of Moroccans abroad now stands at 31,819. A few members of the Prime Minister’s family are among the compatriots who have been away from their families for more than (…)
Morocco Extends COVID-19 Lockdown for 3 Weeks, Delaying Reopening Plans
18 May 2020
Morocco has extended the period of the state of health emergency for an additional 3 weeks in the fight against the covid-19 pandemic. This decision comes as the kingdom was (…)
Ceuta Halts Repatriation of 350 Stranded Moroccans Amid Border Dispute
18 May 2020
On Sunday morning, May 8, the Moroccan government sent 8 buses to Ceuta to repatriate the 350 Moroccans stranded in the Spanish enclave. A surprise decision by the authorities (…)
Morocco Reopens Tangier-Malaga Ferry Route for Repatriation Efforts
17 May 2020
The reopening of the Moroccan-Spanish borders is an exceptional measure that will allow the repatriation of Spaniards and Moroccan residents in Spain, starting next week.
Morocco Likely to Extend COVID-19 Lockdown as Cases Surge
16 May 2020
Morocco could be forced to extend the state of emergency a second time. The epidemiological situation in the kingdom, marked by a resurgence of covid-19 cases, could be behind (…)
Moroccan Medical Students in Ukraine Face Exam Crisis Amid Conflict
13 May 2020
14,000 Moroccan students in Ukraine are facing a real dilemma. They have to choose between taking a virtual exam, whose diploma is not recognized in Morocco, or being expelled (…)
Morocco to Cover Loan Interest for Households Impacted by COVID-19 Crisis
11 May 2020
Faced with the crisis related to the covid-19 pandemic in Morocco, the State wants to assume its responsibilities. With the support of the banks, the government has decided to (…)
Morocco Faces Concerns Over Improper Disposal of COVID-19 Medical Waste
10 May 2020
The defective management of medical waste during this epidemiological crisis period is worrying parliamentarians who have warned against the other danger looming on the (…)