Casablanca Extends COVID-19 Lockdown as Cases Surge, Schools Remain Closed
19 September 2020
To contain the spread of the new coronavirus pandemic, the city of Casablanca will remain closed for an additional 14 days.
Morocco
Morocco Reports 2,760 New COVID-19 Cases, 41 Deaths as ICU Admissions Rise
19 September 2020
In the last 24 hours, Morocco has recorded 2,760 new cases of contamination, bringing the total number of cases to 97,264.
OECD Study: Morocco Urged to Boost Public Health Spending Despite Recent Gains
19 September 2020
The increase in life expectancy or the reduction in the burden of communicable diseases recorded in the Kingdom are explained by the performance of the health system in recent (…)
Moroccan Dinosaur Footprints at Risk as Quarries Threaten Ancient Site
19 September 2020
Stone extractors are endangering a paleontological site located in the Dadès valley due to their excessive activities.
Morocco Expands COVID-19 Response: 100-Bed Field Hospital Underway in Beni Mellal
18 September 2020
A new field hospital will soon be set up in the Beni Mellal region to strengthen health services in this Covid-19 context.
Morocco Reports Record 2,760 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Surpasses 97,000
18 September 2020
2760 Covid-19 infections were recorded this Friday, September 18 in Morocco, according to the Minister of Health. Since the start of the coronavirus epidemic, 97,264 people (…)
Dutch Police Seek Moroccan Suspect in Amsterdam Drug Dealer Murder
18 September 2020
The Dutch police managed to put a face on the alleged murderer of Omar Essaleh, a drug trafficker riddled with bullets last May in Amsterdam.
Moroccan Authorities Destroy 62,000 Expired Alcohol Bottles in Health Safety Crackdown
18 September 2020
The alcoholic beverages unfit for consumption, seized in Marrakech, as part of control operations and regulatory measures, were destroyed on Wednesday. More than 62,000 expired (…)
Morocco Tightens Driver’s License and Vehicle Registration Renewal Rules
18 September 2020
Renewals of the driver’s license and the registration certificate must no longer exceed three months after expiration.
Moroccan Energy Minister Tests Positive for COVID-19
18 September 2020
The Minister of Energy, Mines and Environment, Aziz Rabbah claims to have tested positive for Covid-19.