Incident of Assault on a Tourist in Marrakech Leads to Arrest
On the evening of July 20, 2026, law enforcement officials in the historic district of Marrakech apprehended an individual with a criminal record related to unlicensed tourist guiding. This arrest was made in connection with allegations of extortion and physical assault against a foreign tourist. The police response was swift following the dissemination of a video by the victim, which depicted the alleged extortion attempt carried out by a man who claimed to be providing a guided tour of the old city. The situation escalated when the tourist refused to pay the demanded sum, leading to a physical confrontation.
Subsequent investigations conducted by the police allowed them to identify the suspect and detain him in one of the alleyways of the old city. The accused is currently under police custody as the judicial police continue their investigation under the supervision of the relevant public prosecutor’s office. The goal of this inquiry is to uncover all criminal activities attributed to the accused, ensuring that justice is served and that such incidents do not tarnish the reputation of Marrakech as a tourist destination.
As reported by hespress.com.
