فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Several visitors to the Sidi Chahid Dam, located northeast of Meknes in the Sidi Abdellah Khayat commune, have expressed surprise and raised questions about the authorities responsible for closing the road leading to the dam and banning swimming there, especially amid the current heatwave affecting the country.
Sidi Chahid Dam, one of the key water reservoirs on the Miks River, holds approximately 2.8 million cubic meters of water and has long been a favored destination for citizens seeking natural relief from the heat, particularly as public swimming pools in the city of Fez remain closed.
Visitors to the dam voiced their frustration over the road closure and swimming prohibition, wondering which entities made these decisions and what alternatives are available to them during this period of soaring temperatures that call for accessible recreational spaces.
Situated strategically between the cities of Meknes and Fez, the dam serves as an important water source and natural environment. However, the closure of access roads limits the public’s ability to enjoy it as a recreational area during this critical time.
In light of these circumstances, visitors and local residents are urging the relevant authorities to clarify the reasons behind the road closure and swimming ban and to work on providing alternative solutions that ensure public safety while offering suitable spaces to alleviate the effects of the heat.
This widespread surprise highlights the urgent need for better management and organization of natural recreational areas, especially during summer, to guarantee everyone’s right to safe and comfortable leisure activities.
