Government

August 5, 2020

Morocco’s Government to Work on Social Security Reform Starting 2021

Rabat – The government of Morocco is set to begin working on the project of generalizing social security to cover all Moroccanson January 1, 2021, Minister of Economy Mohamed Benchaaboun announced.

The government"...

August 5, 2020

Morocco Reimposes Firm Lockdown Measures in Fez, Tangier as Cases Surge

Rabat – Morocco’s government has announced its decision to reimpose firm lockdown measures, starting Wednesday, in the Tangier-Asilah and Fez provinces due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the two cities.

The"...

August 4, 2020

Morocco’s Retake Baccalaureate Exams Boost Success Rate to Nearly 80%

Rabat – The final Success rate for the 2020 baccalaureate exams has reached 79.62%, Morocco’s Minister of Education,Saaid Amzazi, announced on Monday, August 3.

The number represents an increase of"...

July 30, 2020

Morocco, Saudi Arabia Reaffirm Commitment to Improving Relations

Rabat – Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita met with his Saudi counterpart on Wednesday, and the two officials reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.

Saudi Arabia’s"...

July 29, 2020

King Mohammed VI Orders Probe on Sanctions Against Hydrocarbon Companies

Rabat – King Mohammed VI ordered the creation of an ad-hoc commission due to confusion and contradictory reports on sanctions against Morocco’s leading hydrocarbon companies.

A statement from the royal"...

July 29, 2020

Morocco Shuts Down Oulad Ziane Bus Station in Casablanca

Local authorities in Casablanca closed the Oulad Ziane bus station as part of the preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Photos circulating online recently showed crowds at bus and train stations,"...

July 28, 2020

Moroccan government extends powers of Integrity Commission to fight corruption

By extending the powers of the National Commission for Integrity, Prevention and Fight against Corruption, the Moroccan government is striving to combat corruption in the country.

According to government estimates,"...

July 26, 2020

Morocco ministers donate fifth of salaries to coronavirus response fund-

Moroccan ministers have decided to donate a fifth of their salaries for the month of August, until the end of the current year, to the fund for the management and response of the coronavirus pandemic.

A communiqué"...

July 23, 2020

Morocco’s Museums to Reopen Nationwide on July 27

Rabat – History buffs, art enthusiasts, discoverers of culture, and avid learners in Morocco will soon be able to step away from their computer screens and books with the return of a more experiential approach to learning and entertainment. The National Museum Federation is set to"...

July 21, 2020

El Othmani: Morocco Has Not Yet Decided on Reopening of Borders

Rabat – Head of Government Saad Eddine El Othmani clarified on Sunday that Morocco has not taken any decision regarding the reopening of borders.

“There are only special flights,” El Othmani"...