The Ouzai Central School Complex, located in the Fnassa Bab El Hit commune in Taounate Province, is facing a deeply concerning educational and humanitarian situation due to the severe deterioration of its infrastructure—raising the alarm over a potential disaster that could affect both students and teaching staff.
According to local sources, several classrooms suffer from serious cracks and severely damaged walls and ceilings, making them vulnerable to collapse at any moment—especially during the autumn and winter seasons, when rainfall and weather fluctuations intensify the risk. This alarming state has prompted many educators to sound the alarm, warning of the dangers of maintaining the status quo without urgent intervention.
Every day, students are forced to attend classes in an environment filled with anxiety and fear, rather than one that ensures a safe and supportive learning space. This situation raises major concerns about these children’s right to safe and dignified education, as guaranteed by legal and constitutional provisions.
Parents and local community members are calling for immediate action from the relevant authorities, particularly the Provincial Directorate of the Ministry of National Education and regional officials, to rehabilitate the damaged classrooms or replace them with temporary facilities that can ensure the continuity of education in conditions that safeguard everyone’s well-being.
This case highlights a broader issue faced by many rural schools in Morocco, which struggle with critical infrastructure challenges—underscoring the urgent need for a proactive vision and emergency measures to ensure educational and social safety for students.
Source: Fes News Media