Stranded Tourists Find Solace in Morocco’s Coastal City of Dakhla During COVID-19 Lockdown
1 May 2020
Tourists stranded in Morocco due to covid-19 find the city of Dakhla suitable for confinement.
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Elderly Woman Dies After Home Demolition in Taounate, Morocco
1 May 2020
A woman in her sixties died last Monday in Taounate, after her house was demolished by the security forces, in accordance with the instructions of the local authorities.
Morocco Set to Lift State of Emergency on May 20, Citing Economic Urgency
1 May 2020
The confinement period will not be extended in Morocco beyond May 20. After two months of shutdown, it is necessary to think about restarting the economic machine.
Mother Kills Three Children in Shocking Casablanca Family Tragedy During Lockdown
1 May 2020
A mother stabbed her three children to death, before attempting suicide. This happened on Thursday in Casablanca.
Thousands Flee Tindouf Refugee Camps in Mass Exodus to Northern Mauritania
1 May 2020
In the Tindouf camps, it is said that there is a mass escape. Massive movements of Sahrawis towards the north of Mauritania have been observed recently. The wilayas of Tiris (…)
Morocco Ramps Up Face Mask Production to 7 Million Daily as Local Firms Join Effort
1 May 2020
Thirty-two national companies are supporting Morocco in the production of masks. Among these, 19 are already operational after obtaining the necessary certification to start (…)
Morocco Surpasses 1,000 COVID-19 Recoveries as Cases Reach 4,529
1 May 2020
After having recorded a record recovery rate last week, Morocco crossed the 1000 recovery case mark (1055 exactly) this Friday.
Domestic Violence Surges in Morocco During COVID-19 Lockdown, Women’s Rights Group Reports
1 May 2020
541 urgent acts of domestic violence were recorded by the League of Women’s Rights during the month of confinement. Of a psychological nature, these attacks require the (…)
EU Provides $200,000 to Combat COVID-19 in Moroccan Prisons
1 May 2020
The European Union is releasing 2 million DH to financially support the Moroccan Prison Administration.
Morocco Arrests Over 85,000 for Violating COVID-19 Emergency Measures
1 May 2020
The police have, from March 20 to the end of April, arrested 85,778 people in flagrant violation of the emergency measures put in place to fight the pandemic of the new (…)