Morocco Imposes Fines and Criminal Record for Mask Violations Amid COVID-19 Surge

Failure to comply with barrier gestures, which has recently caused a spike in infections, will now be punished by a fine ranging from 300 to 1,300 dirhams in case of recidivism.

According to experts, the new measure could have disastrous consequences on the professional career of the offender, knowing that this type of offense, which differs from the misdemeanor, is recorded in the criminal record.

Applying for a job in the public administration or even in a private company could therefore be impossible for offenders, due to a clean criminal record. It will take a year before the mention is erased.