The pandemic has seen many countries around the world implement restrictions to stop the spread of the virus and keep its nationals safe. As people who are forced to isolate must stay at home, they typically resorted to entertainment to get them through this period of isolation. These could include activities such as gambling using offshore online casino Canada platforms, which has proven popular with slots and other popular casino games for entertainment but could also include an assortment of other leisure activities. Morocco has been experiencing a nationwide curfew since December which is active between the hours of 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. This was increased from the hours of 11:00 PM to 4:30 AM.
Furthermore, authorities have restricted travel to and from popular tourist cities Agadir, Marrakech, and Casablanca. Fortunately, those who have been double vaccinated are now exempt from both restrictions, an effective way of encouraging the doubtful to protect themselves and others. The lifting of these restrictions will signal a return to normality and people will soon be able to return to doing the things they love and meeting friends and family.
Gatherings of more than 25 people are still prohibited though, which will upset those who have events such as weddings or funeral plans. While the virus transmission rate is high, it is unlikely that these restrictions will be lifted given the high chance for it to spread in group gatherings. Despite this, many people have taken to holding these smaller events anyway and making use of live stream services like Skype to show the proceedings to people watching from home.
The 50% capacity limit on public transport, cafes and restaurants is also one restriction that is still up. Much like the restrictions on events, they will likely remain in place until the transmission rate can come down. Morocco is defiantly erring on the side of caution as many other countries have fully reopened their hospitality and transportation industries which is defiantly frustrating for those living in Morocco.
Morocco has approximately 36 million people that call the country home, and of that total, there have been 642,000 reported cases of Covid-19. From those cases, 10,000 people have died. Whilst these figures don't compare to countries such as the UK or the US, the sum is a significant number of human lives lost and it is easy to see why the government may be reluctant to lift all restrictions hastily.
However, as 14 million people have now received the first dose of the vaccine, things are looking up for the country. Many restrictions have already been lifted, so people should sense a clear path back into the lives they know. The resuming of international flights in June was a major turning point as it offered tourists to return to the country and experience some of the many beautiful sceneries Morocco has to offer. This also has the added effect of boosting the economy, as tourism plays a large part in the running of the country, especially in hotspots like Agadir and Marrakech.
With the spread of the virus slowing down as more people get vaccinated, people should expect to return to their life before the pandemic sooner than later.
