Morocco Fines Hundreds for Violating COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
10 September 2020
About a hundred people were fined on Tuesday evening at the Tangier train station by the police. They are accused of not having an exceptional travel permit.
State of emergency in Morocco
Morocco Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency Until October 10 Amid Case Surge
10 September 2020
Faced with the resurgence of Covid-19 cases, the Moroccan government has extended the state of health emergency until October 10, 2020.
Morocco Considers Extending State of Health Emergency Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
8 September 2020
The extension of the state of health emergency in Morocco is one of the topics that will be addressed at the meeting of the Council of Government on Wednesday, September 9.
Moroccan Police Clash with Crowds Defying COVID Restrictions During Ashura Celebrations
31 August 2020
During the Ashura festivities on Saturday, many Moroccans violated the health measures enacted to curb the spread of the coronavirus in the kingdom. Yet the authorities had (…)
France Lifts PCR Test Requirement for Moroccan Travelers, Quarantine Advised
21 August 2020
A few days ago, Moroccan travelers were supposed to have a negative PCR test dated less than 72 hours before crossing the French border. But the French ambassador in Rabat (…)
Coal Miner’s Death Sparks Protests, Leading to Prison Sentences in Morocco
21 August 2020
Seven people were sentenced in Jerrada on Wednesday, August 19, to prison terms. They had protested without authorization during the health emergency following the death of a (…)
Moroccan Official Reverses Decision After Public Outcry Over Sick Dog’s Travel Ban
19 August 2020
While the owner of a suffering domestic dog was asking for an exceptional travel permit to take him to his veterinarian in Tangier, he was met with the categorical refusal of (…)
Morocco Considers Border Reopening Amid Ongoing Health Emergency
18 August 2020
The reopening of Moroccan borders is subject to the state of health emergency in the country, the international epidemiological situation and the health protocols adopted at (…)
Moroccan Catering Industry Paralyzed by COVID-19, Seeks Government Aid
18 August 2020
Moroccan caterers have been inactive since March due to the health crisis related to the coronavirus. They are calling on the state for help to get out of this ongoing situation.
Casablanca Neighborhood Quarantined as COVID-19 Cases Surge in Morocco
13 August 2020
The Prefecture of Hay Mohammadi is now under surveillance. This decision was made due to the exponential increase in new infections observed in this locality of Casablanca.