Morocco Reopens Borders, Tourism Industry Cautiously Optimistic Amid Uncertainty
4 February 2022
The decision to reopen the borders announced by the government is received with caution by some tourism professionals who fear a short-term measure.
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Moroccan Police Seize 516 kg of Cannabis in Tanger Med Port Bound for Spain
4 February 2022
The police announced the seizure of 516 kg of cannabis, hidden in trucks in transit at the port of Tanger Med and destined for Spain. Arrests were made and an investigation has (…)
Morocco Eases Entry Rules for Children: Vaccine Pass Not Required, PCR Test Mandatory
3 February 2022
The government has decided to exempt children aged 6 to 18 from the vaccine pass when coming from abroad. However, a PCR test will be required to enter the national territory.
Rescuers Race to Save 5-Year-Old Boy Trapped in Deep Moroccan Well
3 February 2022
A 5-year-old boy fell on Tuesday into a 32-meter deep well in Imghrane (Rif). The cameras inserted at the bottom of the well indicate that he is still alive and the authorities (…)
Endangered Atlas Lion Population Grows with Five New Cubs at Rabat Zoo
3 February 2022
About four months ago, the Rabat Zoological Garden saw the birth of five new Atlas lion cubs, belonging to a species extinct in the wild. They add to the 29 lions already (…)
Morocco Considers Mandatory Vaccination as Borders Reopen Amid Health Concerns
3 February 2022
To preserve the gains of the management of the health crisis and quickly achieve collective immunity, Morocco could resort to compulsory vaccination, as part of the reopening (…)
Morocco Detects First Case of Highly Contagious Omicron BA.2 Sub-Variant
3 February 2022
The 1st case of infection with the BA.2 sub-variant would have been detected in Morocco despite the closure of borders. This variant, which is spreading at an unprecedented (…)
Martil Municipality Clarifies Dispute Over 18 Fraudulently Acquired Apartments Worth 50 Million Dirhams
2 February 2022
The municipality of Martil provides clarifications on the 18 apartments worth 50 million dirhams that were fraudulently taken from it. It claims to have asked the land registry (…)
Morocco Reopens Borders: Vaccination and PCR Test Required for Entry
2 February 2022
The Moroccan government has announced that it has adopted a series of measures and provisions that will come into force from February 7, the day of the reopening of air borders.
Moroccan Internet Users Spend 3+ Hours Daily on Mobile, Favor Foreign Content
2 February 2022
To connect to the internet, Moroccans mainly use their phones. They spend more than 3 hours a day on it, either to get information or to get training.