According to consistent media reports, the highest authorities have decided to dismiss Mouad Jamai, Governor of the Fes-Meknes region, and Farid Chourak, Governor of the Marrakech-Safi region, from their administrative duties, pending the issuance of an official statement confirming the decision and detailing its circumstances.
The sources indicate that the reason for the dismissal stems from the governors appearing publicly performing the Eid al-Adha sacrifice on the day of the holiday, despite a clear royal directive from His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The King had called on all Moroccans to refrain from slaughtering sacrificial animals this year, considering the difficult conditions facing the national livestock sector due to drought, rising feed costs, and reduced supply.
It is noteworthy that His Majesty took a symbolic step by performing a single sacrifice on behalf of all Moroccans, expressing solidarity with citizens and encouraging compliance with guidelines aimed at preserving agricultural and economic balances.
If confirmed, an official communiqué is expected to be released in the coming hours or days, outlining the content of the decision, its repercussions, and potential appointments to replace the dismissed governors.
This move, if verified, underscores the importance of senior officials’ adherence to royal instructions and national directives, especially regarding issues with social and economic dimensions.