Moroccans swim, sing, reconnect as COVID-19 lockdown lifts

Morocco has so far recorded nearly 11,900 coronavirus infections and 220 deaths

Published: June 29, 2020 15:10 AP and Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Editor

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Moroccans are re-experiencing a taste of the life before. In newly opened public spaces, every sip of coffee in a cafe, every dip in a river with friends, every moment of outdoor intimacy is savored. Image Credit: AP

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In the capital Rabat, people welcomed the end of more than three months of virus lockdown starting Thursday with the joy of a religious holiday. They met friends, planned days at the beach, and visited relatives. Image Credit: AP

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The pandemic left its scars on Morocco's economy and Moroccans' well-being, however, that will take a long time to heal. | Brik Ait Qeddour at his reopened shop in the Medina of Rabat. Image Credit: AP

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Women walk past a reopened hair salon in the Rabat. Image Credit: AP

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A family wears face masks to prevent the spread of Coronavirus while enjoying their time at a reopened beach in Sale. Image Credit: AP

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Young men play basketball in a reopened court after lockdown measures were lifted in Rabat. Image Credit: AP

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A man puts down his face mask to smoke a cigarette as he sits in a reopened coffeeshop. Image Credit: AP

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Women watch as their kids swim at a reopened beach after lockdown measures were lifted in Sale. Image Credit: AP

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Yasmin (left) applies makeup for her friend, Mariam as they spend time outdoors for the first time since lockdown measures were lifted in Rabat. Image Credit: AP

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People walk past reopened shops in the Rabat Medina after lockdown measures were lifted in Rabat. Image Credit: AP

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A man crosses by boat from Rabat to Sale after lockdown measures were lifted in Morocco. Image Credit: AP

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Families spend time at a reopened park after lockdown measures were lifted in Rabat, Morocco. Image Credit: AP

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Families gather at a beach after lockdown measures were lifted in Rabat, Morocco. Image Credit: AP

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In the neighboring city of Sale, teenagers and children gathered to cool off in the a river. With no social distancing or parental supervision, they splashed and dipped in the cold water, wrapped arms around each other's shoulders and sang songs in celebration of their newly found freedom. Image Credit: AP

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A family enjoys their time at a reopened beach after lockdown measures were lifted in Sale, Morocco. Image Credit: AP

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