COVID-19 Disrupts Ramadan Traditions Across North Africa
8 May 2020
The Maghreb is experiencing an unprecedented Ramadan this year. The Covid-19 pandemic has turned everything upside down. The ban on prayers, evening gatherings and community (…)
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Morocco’s COVID-19 Measures Averted 200 Daily Deaths, Prime Minister Says
8 May 2020
The measures taken by the Moroccan government to counter Covid-19 have prevented a daily record of 200 deaths, according to Prime Minister Saad Eddine El Othmani.
Morocco Prepares Gradual Lockdown Exit Plan as COVID-19 Cases Decline
8 May 2020
Morocco is preparing for deconfinement. The first available scenarios are contained in a draft that details the measures to be taken to successfully navigate this important (…)
Police Officers Injured as Van Overturns During Curfew Enforcement in Marrakech
8 May 2020
Mobilized to enforce the curfew, two police officers in a service vehicle were seriously injured in a traffic accident that occurred in Marrakech on the night of Tuesday, May 5.
Morocco Likely to Celebrate Eid El Fitr on May 24, Astronomer Predicts
8 May 2020
Pending its visual confirmation by the Ministry of Habous, the date of Eid El Fitr 2020 in Morocco, according to the astronomical calculations made by Abdelaziz Kherbouche, is (…)
Ramadan Under Lockdown: Marrakech Adapts to Covid-19 Restrictions
8 May 2020
The people of Marrakech are experiencing the month of Ramadan in a particular way this year. It is impossible for them to perform the usual rituals due to the lockdown imposed (…)
Chamber of Commerce Employee Accused of Black Magic Ritual During Ramadan
8 May 2020
A cleaning lady was fired after bringing to light a black magic scandal involving an employee of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Rabat and Salé.
Moroccan Official Assaults Public TV Journalists During Lockdown Report
8 May 2020
A reporting team from the public channel "Al-Amazighia" was assaulted by the authority agent, the caïd of the 3rd circle of Tifelt, located 50 km from Rabat.
Morocco’s Royal Guard Chief Dismissed Amid COVID-19 Outbreak in Unit
8 May 2020
The head of the Moroccan Royal Guard, General Mimoun Mansouri, has been relieved of his duties. He is replaced by General Abdelaziz Chater. The detection of positive Covid-19 (…)
Morocco Reports 123 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Rises to 5,661
8 May 2020
123 new infections were recorded in Morocco this Friday, May 8 at 10 a.m., bringing the number of confirmed cases to 5,661.