Salmia Market 'La Ferraille' Temporarily Continues Operations Amidst Restructuring
On April 20, 2026, an official meeting led by the governor of the Moulay Rachid prefecture resulted in the decision to maintain the Salmia market, known as "La Ferraille," at its current location until the new market in the Mediouna area is completed. This announcement was made by the Regional Federation of Importers and Sellers of Used Spare Parts in the Casablanca-Settat region.
The meeting, which took place at the prefecture's headquarters, included the presence of Moulay Ahmed Afailal, the president of the General Union of Enterprises and Professions, along with representatives from the Salmia market and its manager, Salah Khazzar. According to the official communiqué, this decision aims to support traders operating in this market and to prevent them from incurring significant losses, which has been described as a "historic decision." The communiqué further highlighted the gratitude expressed by the National Federation of Importers and Sellers of Used Spare Parts, along with various regional federations affiliated with the General Union of Enterprises and Professions, toward the wali of the Casablanca-Settat region and local authorities for their understanding and support of the Salmia market traders.
It is important to note that local authorities had previously initiated a large-scale demolition operation targeting the unauthorized installations within the Salmia market. This action was part of a broader strategy to eradicate years of disorder in this unstructured area, which has been frequently criticized by residents due to its urban and environmental impacts.
As reported by telquel.ma.
