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.
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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.
COVID-19 Fails to Deter Young Moroccans from Risky Mediterranean Crossings
16 March 2020
The spread of coronavirus and the closure of borders in no way dampen the enthusiasm of young Moroccans seeking illegal immigration. They are more determined than ever to reach (…)
Costa del Sol Forges Tourism Alliance with Northern Morocco to Boost Regional Travel
10 March 2020
A trade alliance has been established between the Costa del Sol and northern Morocco. This was in the presence of entrepreneurs from Malaga, the Chamber of Commerce and the (…)