AMDH Raises Concerns Over Fish Market Access Regulations in Marrakech
The Marrakech branch of the Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) has recently engaged in discussions surrounding the new access requirements for the wholesale fish market in the city. This comes after the organization sent a formal letter to several public institutions, including the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests, expressing concerns about the implementation of new conditions and documentation required to enter the market and conduct business within it.
The AMDH has cautioned that the introduction of these new requirements could severely hinder the ability of some professionals, particularly small traders and vendors, to fulfill the necessary obligations. This could ultimately deprive them of their right to work, especially for those who have been operating for many years without the opportunity to regularize their professional status. The association emphasizes that the new regulations may create unnecessary barriers for these small-scale traders, who have accumulated significant experience in the industry.
Moreover, the AMDH highlighted that the limited access points to the fish market contribute to congestion and disrupt regular operations. This situation exacerbates the difficulties faced by professionals who travel from distant cities to procure and distribute fish products. The delay in their return to the markets they supply may negatively affect the quality of the products and result in financial losses for them, in addition to delaying the availability of fish to consumers.
The association advocates for a transitional period that would allow these professionals to adjust to the new requirements and complete the necessary documentation. The AMDH warns that immediate enforcement of the new rules without proper support could infringe upon the right to dignified work, a right protected under the Moroccan constitution and international human rights agreements.
As reported by febrayer.com.
