The Court of First Instance in Marrakech handed down its verdict on Friday, March 19, in the Cheikha Trax case. The Moroccan singer was prosecuted at large for non-compliance with the state of health emergency.
The lack of civic-mindedness and respect for public authority led to the arrest of six young people in Rabat. They had forced their way through a police checkpoint on board large motorcycles, thus violating the state of health emergency.
Since the appearance of the first case of coronavirus on its territory, Morocco has opted for preventive measures, including confinement, the rapid acquisition of masks and respirators, and negotiations with several laboratories in order to vaccinate the majority of the population.
After 7 years of work, the Grand Theatre of Rabat is fully ready. But it will not be able to reopen its doors until the state of emergency currently in force in the country is lifted.
Yet another wedding party that ends with the arrest of the newlyweds and their guests. The local authorities of the city of Agadir carried out a police intervention in the Sonaba district, to put an end to the celebrations for non-compliance with the state of health emergency.
The extension of the state of health emergency is not to the liking of cafe and restaurant owners, who see through this measure imminent bankruptcies. In their sights, the Minister of Labor and Professional Integration, Mohamed Amekraz , whom they accuse of turning a deaf ear to their grievances.
Despite the many awareness campaigns and restrictive measures that prohibit parties and gatherings, a couple still organized their wedding with pomp, followed by a party. But they did not count on the vigilance of the police who showed up at the villa where the festivities were taking place.
Morocco has just extended the state of health emergency until April 10. This 12th extension of the state of health emergency is part of the government’s efforts to counter the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a statement from the Executive.
The Moroccan government should soon announce the easing of the restrictive measures in force since January 13. The decision concerns in particular the extension of the opening hours of shops, cafes and restaurants.
On March 2, 2020, Morocco recorded the first case of Covid-19 contamination through a Moroccan returning from Italy. Since then, the Kingdom has made progress in terms of contamination and the fight against the spread of the pandemic. Between preventive and restrictive measures, the launch of a national vaccination campaign, the Moroccan authorities have done everything to limit the damage.
The Moroccan government has decided to extend the state of health emergency by two weeks, starting Tuesday, March 2 at 9 p.m., in order to fight the new coronavirus. A decision welcomed by some experts, but rather poorly received by citizens tired of the restrictions.
Morocco has extended by two weeks the restrictive measures adopted on January 13 and the curfew, starting this Tuesday at 9 p.m. This extension comes on the basis of the recommendations of the technical committee to counter the coronavirus, according to a government statement.