Morocco Cracks Down on Tourist Rentals Amid Health Concerns
25 March 2020
Law enforcement officers are conducting inspections in several furnished apartments intended for rental in the tourist cities of Fès, Marrakech, Agadir and Tanger.
Tangier
Moroccan Textile Company Produces Free Masks for Essential Workers Amid Pandemic
23 March 2020
The textile company "Yara Confeccion", based in Tangier, has manufactured protective masks that it is distributing free of charge to people who, despite the declared health (…)
Tanger Med Port Maintains Normal Operations Despite Coronavirus Restrictions
23 March 2020
Despite the suspension of maritime transport due to the spread of the coronavirus, port operations within Tanger Med continue to proceed normally.
Morocco Mandates 6 PM Closure for Food Stores to Combat Coronavirus Spread
23 March 2020
Faced with the coronavirus pandemic, all food stores (grocers, convenience stores...) and large stores will be closed every day at 6 p.m. This is the decision of the competent (…)
Morocco Launches Investigation into Anti-Lockdown Protests Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
23 March 2020
Following violations of confinement in the cities of Tangier, Tetouan, Fez and Sale, the public prosecutor’s office has decided to open an investigation.
Morocco Arrests Two for Inciting COVID-19 Lockdown Violations in Tangier
23 March 2020
The police arrested two individuals in Tangier on Sunday. They are accused of inciting gathering and violating the confinement imposed on citizens to counter the COVID-19 pandemic.
French-Algerian Man Arrested at Tangier Airport for Cannabis Smuggling Attempt
21 March 2020
The elements of the national security of the Ibn Battouta international airport in Tanger proceeded to the arrest of a French citizen of Algerian origin. He would be involved (…)
PSA Halts Production at Morocco Plant Amid Coronavirus Spread
21 March 2020
After suspending all its plants located in Europe, the French automaker PSA decided on Thursday, March 19, to shut down its Kenitra plant, due to the spread of the coronavirus.
Renault Halts Production in Morocco, Lays Off 11,000 Workers Amid Coronavirus Crisis
19 March 2020
Starting Thursday, March 19, until further notice, the Renault Group Morocco is stopping its activities on its two production sites based in Tangier and Casablanca. 11,000 (…)
Massage Parlors in Tangier Defy COVID-19 Restrictions, Raising Health Concerns
18 March 2020
Care and massage centers operating in Tangier are trampling on the security measures taken by the Ministry of the Interior to curb the spread of the coronavirus.