Morocco Security Alert – Demonstration Alert ( February 7, 2020)

Location: Rabat, Morocco


Event:
A demonstration against the U.S. Vision for Middle East Peace is expected to take place in Rabat at 10:00 AM on Sunday, February 9.  The starting point for the demonstration is Bab al Ahad (the southwest corner of the old city at intersection of Avenue d’Egypte & Avenue Hassan II) and the end point is the Parliament building (Avenue Mohammed V).  The U.S. Embassy and Consulate General, in keeping with standard security guidance regarding demonstrations, have advised their employees to avoid the area Sunday morning.


Actions to take:

  • Avoid areas of demonstrations
  • Consider this event when planning travel around the city.
  • Keep a low profile.
  • Monitor local media for updates.

 

Assistance:

The U.S. Embassy in Rabat

0537-63-72-00

U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca

0522-64-20-99

0661-13-19-39 (after hours)

acscasablanca@state.gov

State Department – Consular Affairs

1-888-407-4747 or 1- 202-501-4444

Morocco Country Information Page

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