The residents of the Zhor Tarka neighborhood, located in the first and third sections of Marrakech, are expressing their growing frustration over a situation that has increasingly become intolerable. The once peaceful streets and alleys of this residential area have been transformed into makeshift parking spaces for passenger buses. The continuous influx of these buses has prompted the local inhabitants to submit a formal complaint to the President of the Marrakech Municipality, urging for urgent action to alleviate the disturbances and restore acceptable living conditions within their community.
In the complaint presented to the municipality, residents highlighted that numerous bus drivers are parking their vehicles in the alleys and streets of Zhor Tarka both day and night, effectively converting these spaces into bus stops instead of utilizing the designated areas set aside for such purposes. The residents believe that this ongoing situation has altered the intended use of several streets and alleys, which are meant to facilitate the daily movement of local inhabitants rather than serve as bus garages.
According to the content of the complaint, these parking practices have escalated following the opening of the new bus station in Al-Azouziah. Instead of confining themselves to the allocated spaces, some buses have begun using the residential neighborhood as a parking and stopping ground. The residents argue that this has led to numerous daily challenges and has directly impacted their quality of life within the area.
Among the primary grievances raised by the residents is the incessant noise generated by the idling bus engines, particularly during nighttime hours. The sounds associated with the movement of these vehicles, as well as their entry and exit from the alleys, have significantly disrupted the peace and quiet that families expect, especially during times meant for rest and sleep.
Moreover, the complaint does not only address the noise issue; the residents also point to the accumulation of garbage, waste, and motor oil spills around the neighborhood, a consequence of maintenance and cleaning activities carried out by some bus attendants on-site. These practices have further contributed to the deterioration of the living environment in the area.
Additionally, the residents express concerns over other behaviors that they find disturbing and detrimental to the tranquility of their neighborhood, although they chose not to elaborate on these specifics. They believe that the persistence of this situation could exacerbate tensions between the local community and those utilizing the parking spaces, especially in the absence of a clear solution to the issue of bus parking in residential streets.
The parked buses in the alleys also pose challenges related to traffic flow within the neighborhood, given their large size compared to standard vehicles. This has resulted in narrowed passageways, impacting the smooth movement of both residents and vehicles. Furthermore, it raises significant concerns regarding emergency situations that may require access for ambulances or civil protection vehicles to certain areas within the neighborhood.
Faced with the ongoing predicament, the residents have opted to appeal to the Marrakech Municipality, requesting that the council president intervene through the appropriate authorities to assess the situation and take necessary measures to mitigate the disturbances.
As reported by i3lamtv.com.
