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Morocco Authorizes Exceptional Flights to Help Repatriate Nationals Stranded Abroad

Moroccans preparing to return back home after they were stranded abroad (MAP)

The Moroccan government announced exceptional passenger flights to allow Moroccans stranded abroad to return to Morocco despite the ongoing suspension of flights to and from the country.

The Inter-Ministerial Monitoring Committee said in a statement that Morocco will authorize passenger flights to its territory from Portugal, Turkey, and the UAE.

The operation, which concerns Moroccans exclusively, will begin on December 15, noting that passengers will be paying for their tickets.

The Moroccan government also announced a health protocol to be applied during those fights, including presenting a negative PCR test taken less than 48 hours before boarding the flight.

Passengers will also be subject to seven-day confinement in hotels. The period will be covered by the government.

The passengers will also undergo PCR tests every 48 hours during their confinement period.

Anyone who tests positive at the airport or hotel will be taken care of by the relevant health authorities.

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