Covid-19 : Morocco to maintain nighttime curfew and ban on intercity travel during Eid al-Fitr

The precautionary measures taken previously to stem the spread of Covid-19 will not undergo any change during the days of Eid Al Fitr, announced, Wednesday, Head of Government, Saadeddine El Otmani.

Speaking at the weekly meeting of the Government Council, El Otmani said that the atmosphere in the Kingdom on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr requires more caution, stressing that the measures taken previously, namely the prohibition of night movement from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. and the tightening of inter-city movements will not change during the days of Eid.

In this regard, the Head of Government stressed the extreme importance of protecting the health of citizens during the period of Eid so that these blessed days are a holiday for all Moroccans, while sparing the Kingdom any unwanted surprises due to the relaxation in the respect of preventive measures.

El Otmani said that the parties concerned will continue to monitor the situation and recommend suitable measures at the appropriate time, said Minister of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research, Spokesman of the Government, Saaid Amzazi in a statement read during a press briefing after the Council.

The Head of Government also highlighted the important progress recorded in the national campaign of anti-covid vaccination, while congratulating all the health, security and administrative bodies that ensure the smooth running of this operation.