فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The organization of the Throne Cup final match in the city of Fez revealed a severe failure by the municipal services in preparing the main road axes to receive the royal procession, which presented the scientific capital in a neglected state unbefitting the magnitude of the event, sparking widespread public dissatisfaction among citizens and observers.
The service shortcomings were clearly evident on the vital routes that the official procession was supposed to take, specifically the road linking Fez-Saïss Airport and the large sports complex, in addition to the highway entrance. This neglect was glaring when compared to the high security readiness and professionalism demonstrated by the National Security and Royal Gendarmerie services in securing the event.
The manifestations of administrative failure appeared in several key points:
- Lack of actual cleanliness: efforts were limited to superficial cleaning operations that failed to address the waste accumulation crisis.
- Neglect of sidewalk painting: the painting of sidewalks on main streets was ignored, a basic procedure in protocols for hosting major events.
- Weak road signage: fading and lack of road signs were observed, reflecting a lack of any prior preparation.
This sharp contrast between the distinguished performance of security institutions and the obvious negligence of the elected councils (Fez Municipality and Oulad Tayeb Municipality) sparked a public debate about the ability of these councils to manage city affairs and keep up with the major events it hosts. Many local actors expressed their disappointment, considering what happened as a disregard for the image and history of the city of Fez, and questioned the accountability mechanisms for this failure.
