Morocco has banned flights to and from the UK due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Several British airlines and holiday companies have notified the Moroccan government that flights will be suspended from 11:59 p.m. BST on Wednesday until further notice. Flights between Morocco and Germany, and the Netherlands have also been suspended.
The contacted the Moroccan Embassy and the UK Tourism and Foreign Office for comment. The latest figures from the European Centers for Disease Prevention and Control said the weekly number of coronavirus cases reported in Morocco on October 14 was 10.4 per 100,000, compared with 445.5 per 100,000 in the UK.
On Tuesday, the UK reported 43,738 new Covid-19 infections, with more than 40,000 new cases from the seventh day in a row. The number of patients at the hospital rose 10% during the week to 7,749 on Monday. The highest since March, another 223 deaths have been reported, although the daily toll was often higher on Tuesday.
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The United Kingdom government has updated its travel advice for Morocco. Noting that the Moroccan government has suspended direct flights indefinitely between the UK and Morocco. British passengers are not barred from entering the country but must travel through a third country.
EasyJet said it said this morning. He has canceled his outgoing flights from the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands to Morocco until November 30. The airline already operates two flights from Manchester and Gatwick to Marrakech, serving as “ferries” for return customers traveling to the UK today.
He intends to fly domestic flights as an option for repatriation in the coming days before receiving further instructions from the Moroccan government. “We are connecting with all customers whose flights have been canceled with their options, including free transfers. Receiving vouchers or refunds,” said a statement from EasyJet.
British Airways has canceled flights from Heathrow to the same destination.
While holiday operator Tui has confirmed it is also affiliated with the Moroccan government. Tui said, “We will contact customers on the day of their departure to discuss their options. Including changing destinations or getting a full refund. We want to thank our customers for their patience and understanding during this time.”
The tour operator said there were currently around 2,000 British passengers in Morocco but had not confirmed whether to bring those passengers back sooner. The flight ban affects families in England and Wales who have already booked half a holiday in Morocco next week.
The National Airport Service in Morocco said the directive would remain in effect “until further notice. The UK Foreign Office has updated its Morocco travel tips to reflect the latest developments. Passengers returning to the UK from Morocco should contact. Their airline or tour operator to arrange alternative routes through third countries such as Spain or France, where flights usually operate.