فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Ghfasai, Taounate Province – In a move that sparked widespread debate on social media, the authorities of Taounate Province announced an upcoming visit by the Provincial Governor to the city of Ghfasai tomorrow, Wednesday, December 4, 2025. According to posts circulating on platforms such as Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), authorities requested street vendors and fruit and vegetable sellers, locally known as “owners of the carts,” to temporarily cease their commercial activities until the Governor’s departure, in order to ensure “clean” streets during the visit.
Visit Details and Measures Taken
This visit comes within the context of local authorities’ efforts to inspect conditions in rural and mountain areas of Taounate Province, which has recently witnessed numerous field activities such as medical caravans and meetings about floods, as reported in recent media coverage. However, social media posts focused on the organizational aspect, confirming that authorities ordered the clearance of streets from temporary markets to avoid any “chaos” before the official delegation. This measure aims, according to sources, to present an “ideal” image of the city, but it sparked discontent among traders who depend on these activities as a daily source of income.
According to a post published on the “Al-Wajiha” Facebook page in November 2025, which relates to previous visits in the province, such measures have been repeated on previous occasions, reflecting a pattern in dealing with official visits. The “Ahdath Al-Jihat” website also referred to previous field visits by officials in the province, including the Minister of Equipment in July 2025, where the focus was on improving infrastructure.
Criticism of “Seasonal Cleaning” and Calls for Permanent Reform
These measures sparked a wave of criticism on social media, with users questioning why streets and cities are not cleaned permanently, but only during visits by senior officials. In a circulated post, one activist said: “Logic dictates that His Majesty the King’s representative should see the state of Ghfasai as it is, without polish or retouching,” indicating that this approach hides the true reality of residents and prevents officials from seeing daily problems such as market chaos and unpaved roads.
Other posts, such as those on the “Sada Al-Maghrib” website about vigilance meetings in November 2025, also highlighted that the province faces ongoing environmental and social challenges, such as floods and mountain isolation, making such visits an opportunity to reveal real needs rather than “superficial beautification.”
Impact on Local Residents and Call for Change
Many residents of Ghfasai, located in the Taounate circle of the Fes-Meknes region, depend on street trading as a primary source of income, especially given difficult economic conditions. The request to stop activities has led to temporary financial losses, prompting some traders to express their discontent through social media platforms. In a related context, the “Fes News” website praised the new efforts of Governor Abdelkarim Al-Ghanami in promoting local development, but emphasized the need to focus on permanent reforms.
This visit reveals a gap between official efforts and daily reality, where activists call for sustainable development policies that include continuous city cleaning and support for small traders. With the approach of winter season, residents hope that such visits will lead to real solutions to the province’s problems.
