After Morocco halted the repatriation of bodies because of the coronavirus, many Moroccan families have found themselves forced to bury their deceased loved ones in the Netherlands. While on the hunt for eternal graves, some of them have thought of future alternatives.
Fouad Ali El Himma and Nasser Bourita’s February visit to Saudi Arabia had raised hopes for having Morocco strengthen ties with Gulf countries. Contrary to what happened during the 2008 financial crisis and the Arab Spring, these countries preferred to not financially support Morocco amid the coronavirus crisis.