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2026-04-20 · Telquel.ma · MAR · FR
“The legal time, not a sectoral decision,” argues Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni in ParliamentAccess not specified
“L’heure légale pas une décision sectorielle”, défend Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni au Parlement
Sujets :Morocco legal timeLegal time
The legal time is governed by legal and regulatory provisions and is not a purely sectoral decision or an isolated measure, said Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, the Minister Delegate in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, on Monday in Rabat.
Legal time: The government adopts a participatory approachAccess not specified
Heure légale: Le gouvernement adopte une démarche participative
Sujets :Morocco legal timeLegal time
Quote: In her response, Amal El Fellah clarified that the government has also taken several measures to adapt working hours in public administrations using a flexible approach, as well as to adjust school schedules according to the region. It is also ensuring coordination with th…
Quote: In her response, Amal El Fellah clarified that the government has also taken several measures to adapt working hours in public administrations using a flexible approach, as well as to adjust school schedules according to the region. It is also ensuring coordination with the various sectors to guarantee the continuity of public service under appropriate conditions. She further
stated that the government is adopting a participatory approach to addressing this issue.
She emphasized that this matter does not fall under the purview of a single department, but requires a comprehensive and concerted approach, taking into account the specific characteristics of each sector as well as the general interest. Any decision in this matter, governed by laws and decrees, must be based on a thorough analysis using data from multiple sectors.
Public outcry against the GMT+1 time zone in MoroccoAccess not specified
Sujets :Morocco legal timeLegal time
Public protests against GMT+1 are calling on the Moroccan government to reconsider its decision The petition calling for a return to GMT, backed by rec...
The PPS is requesting an impact study on maintaining GMT+1 time.Access not specified
Le PPS demande une étude d’impact sur le maintien de l’heure GMT+1
Sujets :Morocco legal timeLegal time
“Our initiative follows the debate within Moroccan society regarding the issue of this extra hour, fueled by widespread concern about the negative social, psychological, health, economic, and environmental repercussions of its implementation on various social groups and sectors, …
“Our initiative follows the debate within Moroccan society regarding the issue of this extra hour, fueled by widespread concern about the negative social, psychological, health, economic, and environmental repercussions of its implementation on various social groups and sectors, particularly students, pupils, and workers,” wrote Rachid Hammouni, president of the PPS parliamentary group.
The GMT+1 time zone issue is now before ParliamentAccess not specified
Le dossier de l'horaire GMT+1 arrive au Parlement
Sujets :Morocco legal timeLegal time
The minister explained that the evaluation of the effects of this system is based on several parameters requiring a comprehensive and responsible approach, taking into account the imperatives of economic integration and the expectations of citizens.