Morocco
Moroccan PM Sparks Controversy with Misleading Tweet About Western Sahara Highway
The Head of Government, Saâdeddine El Otmani , has again posted a message on Twitter mentioning the "Western Sahara". The controversy is growing.
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Morocco
Drought and Fires Threaten Ancient Moroccan Oases, Risking Cultural and Environmental Loss
The tourist attractions and economic potential of the oases of Tata are renowned worldwide. However, due to fires and drought, they risk simply disappearing.
Morocco
Morocco's Prime Minister Urges Continued COVID-19 Vigilance as Virus Persists
The Head of Government called on Thursday for the population to continue to observe the rules put in place to contain the spread of covid-19. He stressed that the virus is still circulating and that it is important to take precautions so that the situation does not deteriorate.
Morocco
Morocco Announces Public Sector Hiring Freeze Amid 3-Year Austerity Plan
Except for the ministries of the Interior, Education, and Health, no other department is allowed to create budgetary positions in 2021. In conveying this information to the ministers, the head of government explained that the repercussions of the pandemic have required the programming of a three-year austerity budget.
Morocco
Morocco's Tourism Sector Faces $8 Billion Loss Without Government Intervention
Moroccan tourism could lose 80 billion DH in foreign exchange earnings if the government does not act quickly to save the sector. This is at least what a professional who participated in the June 19 meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office claims.
Morocco
Morocco Plans Safe Reopening of Tourism Sector as Lockdown Eases
The Head of Government, Saâdeddine El Otmani, insists on the need to resume tourism activities after the lifting of the health confinement, provided that this operation takes place in safety, with the participation of all the stakeholders concerned.
Morocco
Morocco Set to Reopen Air Travel as COVID-19 Situation Improves
The resumption of air traffic is imminent thanks to the positive development of the epidemiological situation in the kingdom. This is at least what a source from the Ministry of Air Transport affirms.
Morocco
Morocco to Relaunch Tourism Sector in Second Phase of Reopening, Says Prime Minister
The Head of Government, Saâdeddine El Othmani affirmed, on Tuesday, June 16, before the House of Councillors that tourism is one of the economic sectors that will be relaunched during the second stage of the deconfinement.
Morocco
Morocco Eases Lockdown, PM Warns Preventive Measures Must Continue
The Head of Government, Saâdeddine El Otmani hammered home on Wednesday that the easing of the health lockdown from June 11 will not in any way lead to the lifting of the necessary preventive measures, "some of which could be maintained for months".
Morocco
Morocco Outlines Four-Point Plan for Gradual Easing of Lockdown Measures
Four criteria will condition the lifting of confinement in Morocco, which will have to be done in stages and in compliance with preventive measures adapted to the evolution of the epidemiological situation in the country.
Morocco
Morocco Likely to Extend COVID-19 Lockdown for Two More Weeks
More than two months after the establishment of the state of health emergency, the signs are not yet green to move on to the deconfinement stage in Morocco. The El Othmani government could extend the lockdown again.
Morocco
Morocco Rejects Austerity, Opts for Economic Stimulus Plan
There is no question of an economic policy based on tax increases and control of public spending in Morocco, as part of the economic recovery. The announcement was made last Friday by the Head of Government, Saâd Eddine El Othmani .