Marrakech's Iconic Jamaâ El-Fna Square Vendors Protest Prolonged Renovation Delays
Under renovation for two years, Jamaâ El-Fna square is still under construction, causing the anger of the bazarists who can no longer stand to see their shops closed.
Under renovation for two years, Jamaâ El-Fna square is still under construction, causing the anger of the bazarists who can no longer stand to see their shops closed.

On Saturday, a delegation led by the Governor of Marrakech toured the city’s development sites. The objective: to inquire about the progress of the major works, in particular the development of the second phase of Jemaâ El Fna Square and the surrounding circuits.

The governor of the Marrakech-Safi region announced the commissioning of a regional train connecting Ben Guérir to Marrakech, to boost the potential of the Sidi Bouathmane Industrial Zone.

The derogatory travel certificate will not be abolished. The authorities of Marrakech denied the rumor that had circulated last Friday and confirmed the maintenance of access restrictions to the city.

The surge in Covid-19 cases has prompted the local authorities of Marrakech to intensify the awareness of the population to the danger of the spread of the new coronavirus. The aim is to convince of the need to respect preventive measures such as wearing masks, hand washing and physical distancing.

Initiatives to curb the spread of the coronavirus are multiplying in Morocco. Three cooperatives based in Marrakech have just obtained their certificates of compliance for the production of protective masks.

Prosecuted for the misappropriation of public funds, the mayor of the city of Marrakech , Larbi Belkaid, and his first deputy, Younes Benslimane, were referred to the investigating judge by the Attorney General at the Court of Appeal.

The regulation does not seem to be the same for all alcohol outlets in Morocco. While some are required to close for three days in a row, others open shop, 24 hours after Eid.

A complaint has been filed by Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) against the owner of a premises under renovation in the Zaitoun residence on Mohammed VI Boulevard in Marrakech.