Morocco : 2,157 coronavirus cases, 2,484 new healings

2,157 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Morocco during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 77,878. 2,484 new recoveries were recorded in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries in the Kingdom to 59,723. 26 deaths were recorded between yesterday and today, bringing the total number of deaths to 1,453. These deaths were recorded in Casablanca (6), Taza (3), Fez (2), Marrakech (2), Tinghir (2), Midelt (2), Errachidia (1),

Morocco : 1,941 coronavirus cases, mainly in Casablanca, Salé and Kenitra

1,941 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Morocco during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 75,721. 1,143 new recoveries were recorded in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries in the Kingdom to 57,239. 33 deaths were recorded between yesterday and today, bringing the total number of deaths to 1,427. These deaths were recorded in Casablanca (8), Marrakech (7), Fès (3), Tanger-Assilah (2), Khénifra (2),

Coronavirus : 1,386 new infections recorded in 9 regions of Morocco

1,394 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Morocco during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 73,780. 822 new recoveries were recorded in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries in the Kingdom to 56,096. 33 deaths were recorded between yesterday and today, bringing the total number of deaths to 1,394. These deaths were recorded in Casablanca (12), Marrakech (5), Agadir (2), Fez (2), Errachidia (2), Ouarzazate (2), El

Casablanca under new lockdown, remote schooling only

After recording a significant increase in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases on Sunday, the Moroccan government decided, starting from tomorrow, Monday, to impose a lockdown on Casablanca. In a press release issued Sunday, the government indicated that accessing and leaving the city will be subjected to an exceptional authorization. A 10-pm curfew will be imposed on the inhabitants of the city with all schools, and universities closed. Markets will be closed at 3.00 pm, and

Morocco records highest number of daily Covid-19 infections, with 2,234 new cases

Morocco recorded 2,234 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of people infected in the inkingdom sce the start of this pandemic to 72,394. These new infections were mainly recorded in Casablanca, Zagora and Marrakech.

Diaspo #158 : Rachid El Fatimy, from passion for research to avant-garde medicine

Harvard University researcher Rachid El Fatimy has just joined the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Morocco. He sets up programs in the health sector, aimed at improving access to and quality of care for cancer and Alzheimer's patients.

Foreign nationals can travel to Morocco with a simple hotel reservation

As of Sunday, Morocco reopened its borders, closed since March to stem the spread of the new coronavirus, in order to welcome foreign nationals. In an email addressed to members of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), the president of the body Chakib Alj announced a «simplification of the procedure of access of foreign professionals to Morocco». «I am pleased to inform you that the simplified procedure is operational as of today September 6, 2020»,

Morocco : 1,555 new coronavirus cases, mainly in Casablanca, Marrakech and Dakhla

1,555 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Morocco during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 70,160. 1,446 new recoveries were recorded in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries in the Kingdom to 53,929. 37 deaths were recorded between yesterday and today, bringing the total number of deaths to 1,329. The country now has 14,902 active cases under treatment. The number of critically ill patients reached 189, including 34

Morocco : MEPs send a letter to El Othmani on Hirak prisoners situation

MEPs warned on Friday against «the situation of Hirak prisoners amid the COVID-19 crisis». In a letter sent to the head of government Saadeddine El Othmani, MEPs recalled that «many» Hirak detainees «remain in closed and densely overcrowded prisons where they are exposed to an acute risk of contamination, generally not having access to adequate health care». «The physical condition of several Hirak prisoners is seriously weakened by intermittent hunger

Geert Wilders' conviction : Dutch-Moroccan NGOs both «satisfied and disappointed»

The Euro-Mediterranean Migration and Development Center (EMCEMO) reacted on Friday to the conviction of Dutch politician Geert Wilders. The latter had a conviction upheld by The Hague Appeal Court for insulting Moroccans. In a statement reached Yabiladi, the Amsterdam-based center announced that it is «both satisfied and disappointed». «The Dutch-Moroccan community trusted the Dutch justice system and will always continue to do so, even if today there is a feeling of