The Latest Breaking News from Morocco

Morocco prepares to end its flight ban in February for first time in three months

Morocco is set to end its flight ban in February after it closed off its borders last year amidst fears over the Omicron variant

Daily Mirror · Jan 28, 2022

Morocco Starts Construction of Anti-COVID Vaccine Plant

Morocco on Thursday inaugurated construction of an anti-Covid vaccine manufacturing plant in partnership with Swedish firm Recipharm, the official news agency MAP reported. The factory to be known as Sensyo Pharmatech will produce vaccines against coronavirus and other diseases, with production expected to reach 116 million units in 2024, MAP…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 28, 2022

Morocco to End Two-Month Flight Ban on February 7

Morocco said on Thursday that it would end a ban on flights to the kingdom, in place since November 29 in an effort to limit the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus. A government statement published by the country’s official MAP news agency said that the ban would end…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 28, 2022

African Cup | Senegal bests 9-man Cape Verde

Hakimi’s stunning free-kick seals Morocco’s berth in the next round

The Hindu · Jan 26, 2022

Egypt see off Cote d'Ivoire on penalties to set up last eight clash with Morocco

Egypt advanced to the last eight of the Cup of Nations on Wednesday after beating Cote d’Ivoire in a penalty shoot-out.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 26, 2022

Ivory Coast 0-0 Egypt (4-5 pens): Africa Cup of Nations last 16 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Egypt will face Morocco in the quarter-finals after Mo Salah scored the decisive penalty in the shootout

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2022

Africa Cup of Nations: Five things we learned on Day 17

The inquiries have been launched into the tragedy at the Olembé Stadium before the game between Cameroon and Comoros. Answers have been demanded by the end of week.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 25, 2022

Morocco overcome Malawi 2-1 despite scare, Senegal beat Cape Verde 2-0

Achraf Hakimi curled in a long-range free kick as Morocco came from behind to beat Malawi 2-1 in the last-16 of the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday and stay on course for their first African title in over 45 years. This came after a previously lacklustre Senegal pulled off…

France 24 · Jan 25, 2022

Morocco 2-1 Malawi: Achraf Hakimi settles last-16 tie with stunning free-kick

Achraf Hakimi’s free-kick sent Morocco into the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals as they came from behind to beat Malawi 2-1.

Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2022

Morocco 2-1 Malawi: Africa Cup of Nations last 16 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Gabadinho Mhango put underdogs Malawi ahead with a long-range jaw-dropper, but Morocco proved too strong, Achraf Hakimi sealing the deal with a world-class strike of his own. Scott Murray was watching.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2022