Massive Fire Destroys 20 Hectares of Palm Trees in Zagora Oasis Amid Heatwave
8 June 2020
A major fire spanning 3 kilometers has ravaged more than 20 hectares of palm trees. The fire broke out on Sunday at 10 a.m. in an oasis in the city of Zagora.
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Morocco Reports No New COVID-19 Deaths, Fatality Rate Continues to Decline
8 June 2020
No deaths due to the coronavirus were recorded this Monday morning in Morocco. This is what the Ministry of Health announced during its traditional twice-daily press conference.
Morocco Reports 26 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Rises to 8,250
8 June 2020
New coronavirus cases this morning in Morocco. According to health authorities, the Kingdom has recorded 26 new Covid-19 infections since last night, bringing the total number (…)
Morocco’s Health Ministry Ramps Up Testing Capacity, Prepares for Lockdown Easing
8 June 2020
The director of the Department of Planning and Financial Resources, Abdelouahab Belmadani, announced last Friday that the Ministry of Health is fully prepared for the lifting (…)
Morocco Stands by Chloroquine Use for COVID-19 Treatment Despite WHO Controversy
8 June 2020
A few days ago, the World Health Organization had called for the suspension of clinical trials worldwide before backtracking again. This shows that Morocco did not make a (…)
Severe Hailstorm Strikes Fez, Morocco Following Heat Wave
8 June 2020
The downpour that hit Fez and its region on Saturday caused a lot of damage. These are brief showers accompanied by wind and hail (diameter greater than 5 mm), mixing with the (…)
Morocco Recalls Consul from Algeria Amid Diplomatic Tensions
8 June 2020
Following the diplomatic incident between Morocco and Algeria, the kingdom has recalled its consul in Oran, Aherdane Boudaher. The latter would have described the neighbor as (…)
Morocco Ramps Up COVID-19 Testing, Reaches 17,500 Daily Screenings
8 June 2020
Morocco is stepping up its fight against coronavirus. The kingdom now exceeds 17,500 screening tests per day in the 24 national laboratories, according to the Minister of Health.
Moroccan Journalist’s Accuser Speaks Out, Alleges AMDH Endangered His Life
7 June 2020
Adam Muhammed, the alleged victim of sexual assault by the editor-in-chief of the daily Akhbar al-Yaoum, Souleimane Raissouni, breaks his silence. In a letter published on (…)
Morocco Reports 73 New COVID-19 Cases Across 7 Regions, Total Infections Rise to 8,224
7 June 2020
Morocco recorded 73 new infections this Sunday at 6 p.m. The total number of infections now stands at 8,224.