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Coronavirus sheds 500,000 jobs in Morocco

There were 500,000 more unemployed people in Morocco by June 2020, compared to the same period last year, said the high commission for planning in its updated job market figures since the virus outbreak. The coronavirus and drought have caused a loss of 185,000 jobs in the rural world and 311,000 in urban areas, the […]

Morocco Receives Record 13 Million Tourists in 2019

Morocco closed 2019 with a record number of 13 million tourists visiting the country, that is a 5.2% rise compared with 2018, the tourism ministry said.   Tourism revenues rose to 78.6 billion dirhams in 2019, from 73.15 billion dirhams in 2018, making the sector one of the main sources of hard currency for Morocco. […]

Diplomatic Rush in Sahara Continues with Coming Opening of Ivorian Consulate General in Laayoune

Côte d’Ivoire will shortly open a Consulate General in the Moroccan Southern city of Laayoune, announced on Wednesday spokesperson for the Ivorian government, Sidi Tiémoko Touré.   The decree establishing the consulate in Laayoune was adopted by the Council of ministers, convened Wednesday in Abidjan, the spokesperson announced at a press briefing.   “This measure […]