In the bustling Jiliz district of Marrakech, particularly along Prince Moulay Rachid Street, numerous commercial establishments, especially restaurants, have been reported for repeatedly breaching legal closing hours. This ongoing disregard for regulations has led to persistent nighttime noise, causing significant distress among local residents and adversely affecting their comfort and safety.
According to consistent reports, these establishments continue their operations well into the late hours of the night, despite having received prior warnings and temporary closure orders. The recurrence of such activities constitutes a blatant violation of the laws governing commercial operations, particularly those related to the administrative police's competencies as outlined in the regulatory law No. 113.14. Furthermore, these actions contravene environmental laws concerning noise pollution, which are designed to protect the community.
In addition to the noise issues, there has been unlawful exploitation of public property, with certain businesses occupying areas beyond the licenses granted to them. Alterations made to sidewalks further exacerbate the situation, detracting from the aesthetic appeal of public spaces and compromising the safety of their users.
In light of these violations, the Moroccan Association for Human Rights - Manara branch has stepped in. They sent an official correspondence to the Wali of Marrakech-Safi and the President of the Municipal Council on Friday, following a complaint from a resident affected by these disturbances.
In their letter, the association emphasized that such practices represent a clear violation of the existing laws and infringe upon residents' rights to peace, safety, and a healthy living environment. They pointed out that the persistence of these activities, despite previous warnings, reflects a troubling lack of adherence to the law.
Moreover, the association noted that these actions fall under the category of legally prohibited noise pollution and contravene constitutional provisions aimed at ensuring the safety of residents and their right to a healthy environment. They reported material damages inflicted on private properties due to this ongoing situation.
The association has called upon the relevant authorities to enforce the powers of the administrative police, conduct an investigation into the recorded violations, and impose appropriate legal penalties, including the potential revocation of licenses where necessary. Additionally, they urged for measures to halt the illegal exploitation of public property and enhance monitoring concerning noise pollution.
As reported by alaoual.com.
