فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Fes, Morocco – The phenomenon of public street encroachment by street vendors and handcart owners has returned to exacerbate the suffering of residents in the Monfleury district of Fes, sparking widespread condemnation and demands for urgent intervention from local authorities. A testimony from one of the affected residents, whose car was damaged due to narrow roads and vendors’ refusal to clear the way, reveals a worsening situation despite a previous campaign led by the Governor of Fes Province to reclaim public spaces.
In detail, a reader of the newspaper, a resident of the affected area, reported that his car sustained material damage due to the congestion caused by street vendors’ handcarts on the public road in the Monfleury district. The affected individual confirmed that his attempts to persuade the vendors to clear the way were unsuccessful, forcing him to pass with extreme difficulty, which resulted in damage to his car, as shown in the attached photo.
It is worth noting that the local authorities in Fes, represented by the Governor of Fes Province, had previously launched a comprehensive and intensive campaign to liberate public spaces from their occupiers, and this campaign included both cafes and informal vendors. This initiative was widely welcomed by the residents who had been suffering from this phenomenon.
However, it appears that the situation has gradually started to revert to its previous state, as residents observe the return of a number of upscale cafes and barbecue restaurants in Fes to fully occupy sidewalks designated for pedestrians. This regression raises questions about the long-term continuity and effectiveness of these campaigns.
Those affected by this phenomenon, as well as the general residents of Monfleury, are appealing to the local authorities for swift intervention and to “strike with an iron fist against violators” who are reoccupying public spaces, in order to maintain public order and citizen safety, and to guarantee their right to use public spaces without obstacles.
Residents emphasize the importance of activating the role of monitoring and follow-up committees to ensure that these negative phenomena, which affect the quality of life in neighborhoods and impede traffic flow, do not return.
