Residents of Mouassine Neighborhood in Marrakech Urge Authorities to Address Construction Waste Issue
The residents of the Sir Yimani Road in the Mouassine neighborhood of the historic city of Marrakech are expressing significant frustration over the mismanagement of construction waste by local officials overseeing the rehabilitation of a guesthouse. This situation has adversely affected traffic flow in an area that typically experiences a high volume of tourist activity. According to local sources, the construction managers have been bringing in trucks loaded with building materials deep into the main road and leaving them there for extended periods, which has led to severe traffic congestion.
It has been customary for construction materials to be stored in the Rmilah neighborhood before being transported to work sites using small carts directly to the construction locations. However, the current situation has deviated from this practice, as the contractor has taken to bringing materials into the heart of the neighborhood via trucks and leaving them on public roads. Additionally, construction debris is being piled up in the same area, contravening the previously established norms that guided such operations.
The residents of Mouassine are calling on local authorities to intervene promptly to restore normalcy and ensure smooth traffic flow in a neighborhood that serves both its inhabitants and the visiting tourists. This pressing issue highlights the need for better management of construction activities in Marrakech to maintain the city’s appeal as a major tourist destination.
As reported by marrakechalaan.com.
