On Monday March 16, the Ministry of National Education announced the start of distance learning and teaching programs after the Moroccan government shut down schools and universities to avoid the spread of the novel coronavirus. Students were directed to the internet and TV for their courses and classes. How does it translate for students in impoverished rural areas ?
While several stores are closed in these times of health emergency in Morocco, several businesses have chosen to provide home delivery services, which encourage local residents to stay home. In Casablanca these businesses have seen their activities boosted during the lockdown.
Morocco’s Food Bank is a non-profit, charitable organization that distributes food to those who have difficulty purchasing enough to avoid hunger. The NGO is adapting to the current situation, with several families trying to survive the drawbacks of the coronavirus lockdown.