Morocco to reopen to int'l commercial traffic

Morocco is to reopen for international commercial flights on February 7, according to an announcement by the government. According to the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the decision follows recommendations from the country's scientific and technical committee based on the state of the COVID-19 situation in the country. A technical committee is currently studying procedures and measures to be taken at border posts and requirements by travellers, to be announced later. Royal Air Maroc on January 31 updated its travel advisory stating its international flights to and from Morocco would remain grounded until midnight on February 6, 2022. Special outbound repatriation flights will be scheduled between February 1 and February 6, 2022, pending approval from the relevant authorities. Morocco closed its borders on November 29 as part of the country's measures to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Other airlines with significant market share in the Moroccan market affected by the suspension include Saudia, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, TUI fly, Air Sénégal, and EgyptAir.<br/>