1,276 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Morocco during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 54,528. 815 new recoveries were recorded in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries in the Kingdom to 38,293. 35 deaths were recorded between yesterday and today, bringing the total number of deaths to 955. These deaths were recorded in Casablanca (12), Marrakech (6), Tangier (3), Fès (2), Zagora (2), Meknès
In 1910, Lalla Batoul was arrested and tortured alongside her husband, the former Pasha of Fez. Her story rose to fame as she was considered modern Morocco’s first female political prisoner.
Rabat's Fath Union Sport (FUS) announced on Tuesday that 13 of its players and technical team’s members have tested positive for the coronavirus. In a press release published on its official website, FUS revealed that 10 players have Covid-19 and three members of the club’s technical staff tested positive for the coronavirus. «Following the health measures approved by the competent authorities, the positive cases, in addition to the rest of the group and the crew, will be
The Polisario is launching a new campaign to populate the areas east of the security wall. Its launch comes two months after the adoption of a new resolution on the Sahara by the Security Council.
Starting from this Wednesday, low-cost airline Transavia France is resuming flights linking Paris to five Moroccan airports, while respecting the Covid-19 travel restrictions. Suspended since the end of July, the flights will be operating between Paris-Orly and the airports of Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Agadir and Oujda, Air-Journal reports. The company's website shows tickets available until the the end of October on three weekly trips to Casablanca and Rabat, seven to Marrakech, up
The Polisario has quickly reacted to news announcing the start of a solar plant construction works in Dakhla by the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen). The president of the Mines and Petroleum Authority denounced the new project, claiming, «it is an act which once again reflects Morocco's inability to respect international legitimacy and undermines the peace plan and efforts made by the United Nations», he added. He also once again invited international companies to
After he said that Morocco rejects any normalization of relations with Israel, Palestinian movement Hamas welcomed, Prime Minister Saadeddine El Othmani’s comments. «We, as Palestinians and Hamas welcome the position of the head of government of Morocco, Saad-Eddine El Othmani, with respect and thanks, especially because it comes at a time marked by the shameful collapse of some Arab regimes which are rushing towards the occupation», Houssam Badran, member of Hamas’
Moroccan theater figurehead and former minister Touria Jabrane died on Monday. The actress, also known as Saâdia Kritif, her real name, was born in Casablanca in 1952. The Moroccan artist enjoyed a long career in theater and cinema, where she made herself known by her stage name, marking several generations of artists and fans in Morocco. Touria Jabrane began her artistic career in the early 1970s with the Tayeb Seddiki theater company. The famous actress eventually became Minister of
903 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Morocco during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 53,252. 1,135 new recoveries were recorded in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries in the Kingdom to 37,478. 32 deaths were recorded between yesterday and today, bringing the total number of deaths to 920. These deaths were recorded in Casablanca (5), Fès (4), Tétouan (3), Marrakech (11), Salé (1), Rabat
The choice for a suitable framework for the start of the school year scheduled for September 7 continues to divide in Morocco. While it created confusion among the parents of students, trade unions and parents associations have called for alternatives.