"This extension comes into force from Monday, December 21, 2020," said a statement from the provincial watch committee.

Following the increase in cases of contamination in recent weeks, the public authorities of Taroudant have taken a series of measures including the obligation to have an exceptional authorization to travel to and from Taroudant, with the exception of travel for health and professional reasons, the ban on the broadcasting of football matches by all cafes in the city, the closure of gardens, public squares and children's play areas and the closure of shops and cafes from 9:00 p.m. 

It also concerns the strengthening of the rigorous control of compliance with preventive measures (wearing a mask, physical distancing) and the application of the provisions of the law against offenders.

The authorities have invited the population to participate effectively in these preventive measures.