Saad Guerraoui

Saad Guerraoui is a regular contributor to The Arab Weekly on Maghreb issues.

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The logo of the human rights organization Amnesty International is pictured in Berlin. (DPA)
Amnesty’s allegations of phone spying by Morocco smack of plain amateurism
July 14, 2020
Morocco’s Minister of State responsible for Human Rights El Mostafa Ramid.
Morocco minister faces resignation calls after social security ‘scandal’
June 18, 2020
Employees work on a Moroccan ventilator at a factory following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Casablanca, Morocco April 10. (Reuters)
Morocco medical equipment to meet coronavirus needs
April 30, 2020
Moroccan PM's government under fire over "Fake news" draft bill. (Reuters)
“Fake news” draft bill sparks strong rejection in Morocco
April 30, 2020
Benchaaboun says Some $620 million has been spent from the Fund. (Reuters)
Morocco’s Special Fund to fight coronavirus has reached $3.2 billion
April 28, 2020
Bourita: The main thing is not the timing, but the impact of such an approach without overbidding and without haste. (AFP)
Bourita says repatriation of Moroccans stranded abroad must be done in optimal conditions
April 24, 2020
A February 2020 file picture shows a Royal Air Maroc (RAM) aircraft landing at Morocco's Benslimane airport carrying repatriated Moroccan citizens from China's Wuhan province following the coronavirus outbreak. (AFP)
Thousands of stranded Moroccans urge govt help to get home
April 22, 2020
Wedding ceremonies are prohibited during the pandemic.
Morocco launches online marriage service
April 15, 2020
Both Emiratis and residents can benefit from the relief fund. (AFP)
Abu Dhabi relief fund to help struggling families overcome coronavirus crisis
April 14, 2020
Moroccan authorities wearing protective masks check pedestrians in the street in Casablanca, April 8. (AFP)
Morocco revives ‘Berrah’ tradition to get people’s attention amid pandemic
April 11, 2020
British ambassador to Morocco urges people to stay home during coronavirus pandemic.
Britain’s Reilly hails cooperation with Morocco on Brits’ repatriation
April 11, 2020
The Moroccan monarch and other ministers wearing face masks during the appointment ceremony.
Morocco king announces minor government reshuffle
April 08, 2020
NHS Nightingale London could be one of the world’s largest hospitals if it reached full capacity. (Reuters)
ADNEC offers use of ExCeL London centre to NHS free of charge
April 06, 2020
The newly built military hospital in Benslimane seeks to alleviate the pressure on hospitals in Casablanca region. (Reuters)
Morocco increasing hospital bed capacity to fight coronavirus
April 06, 2020
Moroccans confined at home watch from their window authorities instructing people out in the street to return to and remain at home, on March 25. (AFP)
How Moroccans are coping in the age of the coronavirus
April 03, 2020
A medical professional carries out a swab test for the COVID-19 virus at a drive-thru testing centre in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on March 30. (Reuters)
UAE fights coronavirus with largest detection lab outside China
April 01, 2020
A 2017 file picture shows a Salafist protester talking to a police officer during a demonstration against the ban on the sale and manufacturing of the burqa in Rabat. (Reuters)
Moroccans reject Salafists’ ‘irresponsible’ attempt at assailing closure of mosques
March 28, 2020
A 2017 file picture shows Morocco's Prime Minister Saad Eddine El Othmani (C) giving a news conference next to Moroccan party leaders including Driss Lachgar (L) of the Socialist Union of Popular Forces party (USFP). (REUTERS)
Morocco’s left struggling to regain leading role on the political scene
March 21, 2020
Agricultural land in Benguerir region near Marrakech. (Saad Guerraoui)
Morocco faces risk of another drought season
February 28, 2020
A painting on display at Mo Baala’s solo exhibition “Beginnings." (Saad Guerraoui)
Moroccan artist’s exhibition depicts his life’s experiences
February 15, 2020