Morocco Extends COVID-19 Curfew and Restrictions Amid Global Concerns

In a statement, the government indicates that this decision was made due to the epidemiological situation worldwide and the appearance of new variants in neighboring countries. It also specifies that the measure is based on the recommendations of the scientific and technical commission.

During this period, the procedures of the state of health emergency must be strengthened and the necessary restrictive measures to fight against the coronavirus (Covid-19) will be maintained, the same statement continues.

Among these measures, there is the closure of restaurants, cafes, shops and large stores no later than 8 p.m.; the night curfew imposed from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next morning nationwide, except for exceptional cases.

Public or private parties and gatherings are also prohibited until further notice. All previously announced precautionary measures will be maintained, the same statement adds.