Marrakech Police Take Action Against Illegal Tour Guiding
In a proactive effort to maintain public safety and uphold the law, the police force in Marrakech successfully apprehended an individual with a criminal history for conducting unauthorized tour guiding activities. This decisive action occurred on the evening of July 20, 2026, in the historic old town of Marrakech, following allegations of extortion accompanied by physical assault against a foreign tourist.
The police responded promptly and effectively after a video surfaced, shared by the victim, showcasing the extortion attempt by the suspect under the pretense of providing a guided tour of Marrakech's picturesque heritage sites. The situation escalated when the foreign tourist refused to comply with the suspect's demand for money, resulting in a violent confrontation.
Following intensive investigative operations, law enforcement officials were able to identify and locate the suspect in one of the narrow alleys of the old city. He was subsequently taken into custody and is currently being held under police supervision as investigations continue, led by the judicial police under the direction of the competent public prosecutor. The authorities are diligently working to ascertain the full extent of the criminal acts attributed to the suspect.
As reported by sefroupress.com.
