Category: Morocco

Eid mobility stirs Coronavirus fears in Morocco

August 3, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak has taken a dangerous turn in Morocco with fears that the fight against the virus may lead to restoring a general lockdown ... Read More

Biwater to build wastewater treatment plant in Moroccan city of Tarfaya

August 3, 2020

The National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has selected UK company Biwater to design and construct a new wastewater treatment plant in the ... Read More

Italy appreciates Morocco’s commitment to settlement of Libyan crisis

August 3, 2020

Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Luigi Di Maio has expressed his country’s appreciation for Morocco’s contribution to regional and international efforts seeking to find a ... Read More

Coronavirus: Algeria fails people held by Polisario in Tindouf camps

August 2, 2020

The Algerian regime made a volt-face concerning the coronavirus outbreak ending weeks of denial and asking forurgent help to contain the virus in the Polisario-run ... Read More

Ceuta’s economy contracts 40% after Morocco closes borders

August 2, 2020

The economy of the occupied enclave of Ceuta contracted 40% after Morocco closed its borders, said right-wing governor Juan Vivas. The governor, known for hostile ... Read More

Illegal Immigration: Moroccan Navy rescues 183 Sub-Saharans at sea

August 2, 2020

The Royal Navy coast guard assisted between Wednesday (July 29) and Saturday (August 1) 183 would-be immigrants, including 12 women and two minors, all of ... Read More

Covid-19: EU lists Morocco as safe country for travel

July 31, 2020

The EU deemed Morocco a safe country to fly to in view of its efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak. Morocco maintained its status following ... Read More

Lack of job opportunities push many Moroccans to informal economy- Central Bank

July 31, 2020

Fewer job opportunities meant that many people had to seek jobs at Morocco’s large informal economy leaving many young people in vulnerable conditions, the central ... Read More

Morocco announces $12.8 bln to help economy recover from Coronavirus impact

July 30, 2020

King Mohammed VI said Morocco will inject 120 billion dirhams (12.8 billion dollars) as a post-coronavirus crisis stimulus package to offer incentives and come up ... Read More

King urges reforms to strengthen foundations of welfare state in Morocco

July 30, 2020

King Mohammed VI of Morocco urged the government to step up reforms to foster social and territorial justice with a particular focus on expanding social ... Read More