فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Amid rising unemployment rates during the current government’s term, many young Moroccans, especially in Fez, are facing difficult social and economic conditions, leading them to resort to street vending as an alternative means of earning a living and combating poverty and marginalization.
The neighborhoods of Zouagha and Jnan El Ward in Fez exemplify this reality, where, according to several activists, the government has not provided enough organized markets to accommodate street vendors and regulate their activities, resulting in the spread of public property occupation and frequent confrontations with local authorities.
In this context, MP Rim Chbat emphasized during a parliamentary session that the security approach alone is insufficient to address these phenomena. She stressed the need for a comprehensive approach to integrate youth into the economic fabric, particularly those with degrees who have not benefited from government support programs.
The MP pointed out that the increasing violence and assaults in many Moroccan cities are primarily due to unemployment, lack of opportunities for integration, and widespread drug use. She believes that integrating and training youth is the best way to address these issues.
For his part, the Minister of Economic Integration, Small Business, Employment, and Skills, in his response, affirmed that the government is working on addressing this issue in coordination with local communities and the Ministry of the Interior. He mentioned that several municipalities have benefited from financial and technical support to create model markets, some of which have succeeded, while others have not achieved the desired results.
The minister emphasized that the ministry is ready to support municipalities with realistic plans to integrate street vendors and provide suitable commercial spaces. He also highlighted the importance of self-employment programs, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and e-commerce training as part of this integration process.
The government official concluded by stressing the importance of partnerships and coordination with all stakeholders, including parliamentarians, to find practical and sustainable solutions for a wide section of citizens who contribute to the national economic cycle. He called for seeing street vendors as productive forces that deserve support and guidance, not as a negative phenomenon to be excluded or suppressed.
Source: Fes News Media
