Moroccan Teacher Released After Serving Sentence for Student Assault
15 March 2020
The violent teacher from Taroudant is now free to move around. He was released on Friday, March 13, after serving his prison sentence.
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Morocco Clarifies: Wedding Parties Under 1,000 Guests Still Allowed Amid COVID Concerns
15 March 2020
Information is circulating about a possible suspension of all wedding parties in Morocco, much to the dismay of families who have already incurred expenses.
Morocco Reports 17 Coronavirus Cases, Most in Good Health
15 March 2020
The director of epidemiology at the Ministry of Health, Mohamed El Youbi, assured on Saturday that the 15 cases tested positive in Morocco are in good health.
Moroccan Cabinet Tested for Coronavirus After Minister’s Positive Result
15 March 2020
All ministers, except the Minister of Transport, who was absent from the national territory, underwent the coronavirus screening test. Upon his return from the mission, (…)
Algeria to Repatriate Citizens Stranded in Morocco Amid Coronavirus Crisis
15 March 2020
Algerians stranded at Casablanca airport in Morocco due to the Coronavirus will soon be repatriated to their country. This is a decision by the President of the Republic, (…)
Moroccan Jewish Pilgrimage Postponed Amid Coronavirus Concerns
15 March 2020
Initially scheduled for May 11 and 12, 2020, the Hilloula of Meknes has been postponed to a later date. This is the decision of the Council of Jewish Communities of Morocco, (…)
Morocco Bans Large Gatherings, Cancels Events to Curb Coronavirus Spread
14 March 2020
In Morocco, all public gatherings of more than 50 people are now prohibited until further notice.
Moroccan Cabinet Minister Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Country’s Cases Rise to 18
14 March 2020
The Moroccan Minister of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water, Abdelkader Amara has tested positive for the coronavirus. This new case brings the number of patients (…)
Morocco Digitizes Court Services to Combat COVID-19 Spread
14 March 2020
The Ministry of Justice also intends to act to fight the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), by limiting as much as possible the attendance of courts. Thus, many documents can (…)
Marrakech Mayor and Deputy Face Corruption Probe Over COP22 Contracts
14 March 2020
Prosecuted for the misappropriation of public funds, the mayor of Marrakech and his deputy were heard by the investigating judge at the Marrakech Court of Appeal. The two (…)