Boarding students at Dar Taliba in the Oulad Tayeb commune, under the jurisdiction of Fez, are facing difficult conditions after the National Electricity Office cut power to the facility due to the accumulation of unpaid bills. The electricity meter was removed, leaving the institution without power for several days.
This disruption comes at a critical time, coinciding with the preparation period for final exams, raising serious concerns among families and civil society actors about the impact on students’ academic performance, as well as the psychological and safety implications of the situation.
Local sources report that multiple appeals and letters have been addressed to the relevant authorities, urging immediate intervention. However, as of now, no concrete steps have been taken by the local municipality or regional authorities.
The situation raises important questions about how social welfare institutions are managed in semi-urban areas—especially regarding funding and the sustainability of basic services. It also highlights the structural fragility many student boarding facilities suffer from, despite their vital role in preventing school dropout and supporting girls’ education in rural Morocco.
Until a resolution is found, the girls of Dar Taliba in Oulad Tayeb remain directly exposed to an unstable administrative reality that could jeopardize their educational and social well-being.
Source: Fes News Media