The Moroccan government has decided to reopen the country’s airspace from February 7, the national news agency MAP reports. It was closed as early as November 29 due to an outbreak of a new strain of omicron.
“Currently, the technical commission is forming the measures to be taken at the border posts and the conditions necessary for travelers. The rules for the entry of foreign citizens will be announced later.
The restrictions imposed have hit the tourism sector hard, as well as the hotel and restaurant business. Despite the announcement of a plan to support tourism from the government, travel companies held protests throughout the country the day before, demanding a change in the situation.
In addition, the authorities have extended the health emergency declared in 2020 until the end of February.
The Kingdom of Morocco suspended flights to third countries at the end of November.