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 Fez was marked by a series of organizational failures that extended beyond the city streets to include chaos inside the stadium. This presented an image unworthy of the event’s significance, sparking widespread public dissatisfaction and raising serious questions about the ability of elected councils to manage major events.
While the National Security and Royal Gendarmerie demonstrated high readiness and professionalism in securing the event, the municipal services revealed a severe failure in preparing the main road axes for the royal procession, particularly the road linking Fez-Saïss Airport to the sports complex. The streets appeared neglected and lacked basic urban infrastructure standards. The shortcomings included:
- Lack of proper cleanliness, with efforts limited to superficial cleaning operations.
- Neglect of sidewalk painting, as the main street curbs were left unpainted.
- Weak and faded road signage across several key routes.
Inside the stadium, the situation was no better. The organizational failures extended deep into the event’s management. Viewers watching the live broadcast were surprised to see piles of empty water bottles scattered across the pitch, reflecting a lack of control and oversight. Additionally, a source from the VIP stand complained about the complete absence of external air conditioning units, despite temperatures exceeding 42 degrees Celsius, placing guests in uncomfortable conditions.
This stark contrast between the tight security performance and the multifaceted organizational failures of the elected councils has reignited public debate in Fez regarding accountability mechanisms and the suitability of local officials to manage the city’s affairs and preserve its image before visitors from inside and outside Morocco.
from: fesnews
