Some 290 Moroccans stranded in the United Arab Emirates following the closure of air, land and sea borders due to the pandemic of the new Coronavirus were repatriated on Monday as part of an operation conducted by the Moroccan authorities.
In a statement to MAP, the Kingdom’s Consul General in Dubai Abderrahim Rahali said that this operation took place in “good conditions”, underlining the coordination with the UAE authorities to ensure the safe repatriation of Moroccans stranded in the United Arab Emirates since last March.
The operation was carried out in full compliance with the precautionary measures and the health protocol in force to guarantee a safe reception for these passengers, he said, adding that the flight was operated by a Royal Air Maroc aircraft bound to Agadir-Al Massira international airport.
Many returnees expressed their relief and their joy to return to the motherland, expressing their thanks to HM King Mohammed VI for this generous initiative.
The government, in accordance with the High Instructions of HM King Mohammed VI, is paying for all the costs related to the implementation of the program of repatriation of Moroccans stranded abroad.
The Moroccan authorities will also cover all costs related to housing and new coronavirus screening tests in strict compliance with the health protocol in force during the quarantine of these beneficiaries in Morocco.
Hundreds of Moroccans stranded abroad have returned to Morocco aboard several flights from Algeria, the Spanish region of Andalusia, Madrid, Barcelona, the Canary Islands and Istanbul. These repatriation operations will continue and will soon concern other regions and countries.
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