Morocco Suspends In-Person Classes, Shifts to Remote Learning Amid Health Concerns
16 March 2020
The suspension of classes decided in Morocco in no way means the establishment of school holidays, according to the Moroccan government.
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Moroccan Minister Recovering from COVID-19, Continues Work Remotely
16 March 2020
Tested positive for coronavirus, the Minister of Equipment and Transport, Abdelkader Amara, reassured about his state of health.
Morocco Closes All Mosques Amid COVID-19 Concerns, Authorities Announce
16 March 2020
The body responsible for fatwas, in response to the request addressed by the King of Morocco, Amir Al-Moumine, recommended on Monday, March 16, the closure of mosques for the (…)
Morocco Authorizes Special Flights for Foreigners and Expats Amid Travel Suspension
16 March 2020
Before Morocco’s decision to suspend, until further notice, all international passenger flights to and from its territory, foreigners and Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) were (…)
Moroccan Pharmacy’s Social Distancing Strategy Goes Viral Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
16 March 2020
Internet users have appreciated the initiative of a pharmacy to maintain its customers at a certain distance in the queue to avoid the spread of the coronavirus.
Morocco Prepares for Potential Stage 2 of Coronavirus Outbreak
16 March 2020
The kingdom could move to stage 2 of the coronavirus epidemic, given the development of the virus.
Morocco Orders Widespread Closures of Public Spaces Amid COVID-19 Concerns
16 March 2020
In Morocco, cafes, restaurants, cinemas and theaters, banquet halls, clubs and sports halls, hammams, game rooms and neighborhood playgrounds, will be closed to the public, (…)
Morocco Considers Suspending Friday Prayers Amid Coronavirus Concerns
16 March 2020
Morocco is about to ban the Friday prayer. This national concern is currently under consideration, according to the head of government, and could be validated on Friday, March (…)
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI Allocates $1 Billion for Coronavirus Response Fund
16 March 2020
King Mohammed VI has instructed the government council to create a special fund dedicated to managing the Coronavirus pandemic.
Morocco Moves to Shut Down Shisha Cafes Amid COVID-19 Concerns
16 March 2020
Already at war with shisha cafes, the Moroccan government wants to intensify this fight against these establishments with a high risk of coronavirus transmission.