Morocco Set to Lift State of Emergency on May 20, Citing Economic Urgency
1 May 2020
The confinement period will not be extended in Morocco beyond May 20. After two months of shutdown, it is necessary to think about restarting the economic machine.
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Moroccan Youths Attempt Risky Swim from Ceuta to Morocco for Ramadan Reunion
28 April 2020
In the hope of finding the atmosphere of Ramadan with their families in Morocco, a group of young people, stranded in Ceuta since the borders were closed, tried to brave the (…)
Morocco’s Government Weighs Bailout for Debt-Ridden Royal Air Maroc Amid Pandemic Crisis
26 April 2020
Mired in an unprecedented financial crisis, accelerated by the covid-19 pandemic, Royal Air Maroc needs financial assistance to recover. And this will come from the state.
Morocco Extends Border Closure with Spanish Enclaves Until September, Citing COVID-19
24 April 2020
The situation is likely to worsen in the Spanish enclaves. The Moroccan government has decided to keep the border crossings of Sebta and Melilla closed until next September.
Royal Air Maroc Seeks Government Bailout Amid Mounting Debt and COVID-19 Crisis
20 April 2020
Weighed down by the debt it incurred long before the appearance of covid-19, Royal Air Maroc is multiplying negotiations with the government to obtain significant financial (…)
Morocco Extends COVID-19 Lockdown Measures for Second Month During Ramadan
19 April 2020
After the first stage of the state of emergency, the government announced the extension of this exceptional provision decreed to curb the COVID-19 pandemic, and whose user (…)
Morocco Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency and Lockdown Measures Until May 20
18 April 2020
The Government Council chaired by Saad Eddine El Othmani adopted, this Saturday, draft decree 2.20.300 extending the state of health emergency in Morocco until May 20.
Morocco Set to Extend COVID-19 State of Emergency for 4 More Weeks
18 April 2020
The Moroccan government is preparing to extend the state of emergency for four weeks, according to a source close to the Executive.
Morocco Blocks Repatriation Flight for Stranded Israeli and Emirati Nationals
17 April 2020
Israeli and Emirati nationals, stranded in Morocco due to border closures, will not be able to return to their country on the plane chartered by the United Arab Emirates and (…)
Morocco Faces Challenges in Repatriating Citizens Stranded Abroad
16 April 2020
The emergency meeting of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, National Defense, Islamic Affairs and Moroccans Residing Abroad at the House of Representatives to decide on the (…)