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Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:00:40 +0000
Morocco Suspends Travel With 4 Countries Due to New COVID-19 Strain
Rabat – Morocco announced its decision to suspend travel from and to four countries, including Australia, Brazil, Ireland, and New Zealand, starting Tuesday, January 19.  Morocco’s Foreign Ministry said that authorities decided to implem...

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 21:59:48 +0000
Morocco Records 1st Case of New COVID-19 Strain
Morocco has recorded the first case of the new COVID-19 strain that first appeared in the UK. Morocco’s Ministry of Health announced the detection of the more transmissible COVID-19 variant tonight, January 18. Moroccan health authorities detected ...

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:56:59 +0000
Departing US Ambassador Visits Head of Morocco’s Security Services
US Ambassador to Morocco David Fischer met today, January 18, with Abdellatif Hammouchi, the head of Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) and the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST). Fischer visited the DGSN-...

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:33:49 +0000
Rabbi Asor Claims COVID-19 Vaccines ‘Make People Gay’
Rabat – Ultra-Orthodox rabbi Daniel Asor has sparked controversy after claiming that anti-COVID-19 vaccine “can make people gay.” The Rabbi shared conspiracy theories with his followers, claiming that the vaccines are manufactured by a R...

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:21:27 +0000
Morocco’s OCP Group Among Finalists of 2021 Franz Edelman Award
Morocco’s phosphate company OCP Group has appeared among the finalists of the 2021 Franz Edelman Award, the company announced today, January 18. The Franz Edelman Award decorates every year one company from around the world for its contributions in...

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:03:40 +0000
Morocco Renews Support for Yemen’s Stability, Sovereignty
Rabat – Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita and his Yemeni counterpart Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak held talks regarding the development of bilateral relations between the two countries on Monday. During a videoconference meeting, ...

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 18:46:04 +0000
2020 CHAN: Morocco Begins Title Defense With 1-0 Win Against Togo
The Moroccan national football team of local-based players has begun its quest to defend its African Nations Championship (CHAN) title with a 1-0 win against Togo. The game took place today, January 18, at the Stade de la Reunification in Douala, Cam...

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 18:05:19 +0000
COVID-19: Number of Patients in Morocco Reached 16,481
Morocco’s Ministry of Health has confirmed 473  new cases of COVID-19 in the country during the last 24 hours. With the new confirmed infections, the total number of COVID-19 cases reached 460,144 as of January 18 at 6 p.m. Morocco’s health ...

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:45:35 +0000
Dakhla Crowned Dream Destination 2021
Rabat – Morocco’s National Tourism Office (ONMT) and Tourisma Post have crowned Dakhla “Dream Destination 2021.” Following a major survey conducted by Morocco’s office of tourism and the tourism-oriented website Tourisma Post, Dakhla wo...

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:42:52 +0000
EU Official: Morocco’s Commitment to Combat Violence Against Women Is ‘Excellent’
Rabat – The EU’s Ambassador to Morocco, Claudia Wiedey, has expressed satisfaction with Rabat’s efforts to combat violence against women and girls. The EU official said Morocco’s continued commitment to  combat violence against women...



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