Heavily impacted by the coronavirus, small craftsmen, VSEs, SMEs and other craft cooperatives have experienced a significant drop in their activity. To relaunch this sector, a provider of foreign exchange, a campaign has been launched to encourage Moroccans to consume local crafts.
Like other professions, textile companies now have their own tax agreement as part of the provisions of the 2020 Finance Act. They benefit from the cancellation of increases, fines, penalties and exemption from tax audits.
During the state of health emergency, 80% of the activities in the craft sector in Morocco were at a standstill, with a drop in sales and average income of more than 95%. Given this situation, emergency measures have been developed to assist a sector that has made the country’s reputation worldwide.
The Covid-19 pandemic has not spared the economy of Fez -Meknès based on crafts with nearly 124,000 jobs.
The sportswear manufacturer Adidas was inspired by Moroccan zellige for its new "Stan Smith" model. This new model is already available for sale.
The Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima regional council is preparing to create two new mixed activity zones. They are intended to accommodate industrial and craft activities.
Innovation is the watchword for Marrakech’s tourism operators to emerge from the crisis that has plunged the sector. Operators are urging Royal Air Maroc to provide more support for an effective tourism recovery.
After months of closure due to the state of health emergency, several hotels in Marrakech are preparing to reopen their doors next month. This is the case, for example, of the legendary "La Mamounia" and the famous "Royal Mansour" on October 15, as well as the "Opéra" and "Four Seasons" hotels, which are resuming their activities on October 31.
Sardines, Couscous and artisanal products. "Made in Morocco" would already be part of the daily life of the Israeli consumer, according to a publication by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Professionals in the craft sector operating in Fez are gradually resuming their activities after three months of shutdown due to the entry into force of the state of health emergency and confinement.
With zero cases of contamination, the city of Chefchaouen is not spared from the perverse effects of the coronavirus. The craft sector is running at a slow pace, even after the early deconfinement initiated in the city. For the players in the sector who were anticipating a smooth recovery, the disillusionment is total.
Ivanka Trump, daughter and adviser to US President Donald Trump, traveled to Qatar where she participated, from December 14 to 15, in the annual conference of the Doha Forum. On this occasion, she wore a Moroccan cape.