Moroccans in France Face Covid Test Hurdles for Morocco Travel

In Neuilly-sur-Seine, the laboratory located on Boulevard Charles-de-Gaulle is teeming with people on Saturday, August 15, Assumption Day. The line of people has extended to Rue Jacques-Dulud, passing through Rue d’Orléans, reports Le Parisien. Many Moroccans are waiting.

"I couldn’t find another open laboratory since it’s Assumption Day and I need the results quickly to leave," says Meriam, a 29-year-old childminder. This Moroccan resident in Gif-sur-Yvette (Essonne) needs to go to Morocco urgently, but she has to wait up to 3 hours to get tested.

"I heard there was a three-hour wait, I’m not surprised but there should be more staff to meet the demand," says Catherine, a 50-year-old research manager.