The ongoing discussion surrounding the management of public land resources in Morocco has been reignited by recent developments regarding the agricultural and fishing land entrusted to the Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests. Reports indicate that there are significant portions of uncultivated land and residential properties associated with agricultural consulting centers under the National Office for Agricultural Advice that remain underutilized, despite their considerable real estate value. This situation raises important questions about the efficiency of current management practices and the effective use of these valuable assets.
According to industry sources, this public land spans vast areas across several cities, including Tangier, M'diq, Fnideq, and Saidia, where parts of it are situated in urban and touristic zones experiencing intense real estate pressure. This scenario prompts a critical examination of the effectiveness of mechanisms in place for protecting and enhancing public properties, as some of these assets are reportedly facing irregular exploitation or encroachment. Such occurrences highlight the need for more robust administrative oversight and field monitoring, especially given the rapid urban transformations occurring in these coastal cities.
Legal observers argue that the regulatory framework governing state-owned properties, alongside the provisions of the Moroccan Constitution of 2011, imposes a clear responsibility on the administration to safeguard public assets and manage them in accordance with principles of transparency, accountability, and good governance. The dahir concerning state properties, along with various regulatory texts related to urban planning and public land management, emphasizes the necessity to preserve these assets and prevent any illegal exploitation, while also activating procedures for recovery when necessary.
Experts in Moroccan agricultural affairs believe that this issue also opens up discussions about the potential for repurposing these public lands for investment or social projects that could yield significant financial returns, particularly in cities where property values are steadily increasing, all while maintaining the public character of these assets. Amidst the calls for better valuation and protection, the management of public agricultural land remains a critical issue that, according to observers, necessitates a comprehensive approach combining effective governance, updated management practices, and stricter field monitoring.
As reported by elhadat24.com.
