
Morocco to Reopen Borders as Tourism Industry Pledges Compliance with Entry Measures
Morocco will reopen its borders on February 7. Delighted, tourism professionals have agreed, in return, to comply with the measures taken for access to Morocco.

Morocco will reopen its borders on February 7. Delighted, tourism professionals have agreed, in return, to comply with the measures taken for access to Morocco.

The Provincial Directorate of National Education in Kenitra has described as "allegations devoid of any foundation" the information that students at the Ibn Al-Haytam high school were forcibly vaccinated against Covid-19.

The decision to reopen the borders announced by the government is received with caution by some tourism professionals who fear a short-term measure.

The government has decided to exempt children aged 6 to 18 from the vaccine pass when coming from abroad. However, a PCR test will be required to enter the national territory.

The year 2022 is starting slowly for the new car segment. Sales in this sector have fallen by 6.72% compared to the same period last year.

In anticipation of the reopening of borders, the Ministry of Tourism has developed a program based on partnerships with international tour operators and airlines. No less than 35 agreements have already been concluded.

The 1st case of infection with the BA.2 sub-variant would have been detected in Morocco despite the closure of borders. This variant, which is spreading at an unprecedented rate, has already been detected in at least 57 countries.

The Moroccan government has announced that it has adopted a series of measures and provisions that will come into force from February 7, the day of the reopening of air borders.

As of the end of December 2021, remittances made by Moroccans living abroad reached nearly 93.3 billion dirhams, compared to 68.18 MMDH a year earlier.

Morocco announced the reopening of its borders on February 7, but under conditions. Here are the details provided by Professor Said Afif, member of the Scientific and Technical Committee for Anti-Covid-19 Vaccination.

After experiencing a peak in infections, Morocco entered a decline this week. The number of weekly Covid-19 cases recorded in the country decreased by 33.72%, from 49,760 cases from January 17 to 23, to 32,982 cases the week of January 24 to 30.

A few days before the reopening of Moroccan airspace and the resumption of international flights, the National Confederation of Tourism (CNT) is asking that all sectors be entitled to the moratorium on bank maturities. Until now, only hoteliers and tourist carriers have been covered by this measure.