A journey through North Africa in uncertain times
Friday, April 17, 2026 | 60 Views |
Everyday scenes: Casablanca was calm and carefree, despite the conflict raging elsewhere in the Middle East
My trip to Casablanca, Morocco, came with a sense of unease. It happened at a time when the world seemed to be holding its breath. At one point, the airspace was closed, making it harder to travel across continents.
We had discussions about the safest route to Casablanca, Morocco, and concluded that travelling through Egypt was safer compared to going through Qatar.
It is a clear signal that the government’s purse is empty and that our own behaviour has left veterinary officials fighting with one hand tied behind their backs. We have been here before. During COVID-19, many of us thought we knew better. We ignored simple rules, we carried on as if the danger was someone else’s problem, and the virus took lives and left our economy on its knees. We are still broke from that experience. Yet now, with FMD...