فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Taounate — Local stakeholders, supported by reactions on social media, have raised questions about the condition of several weekly markets in Taounate Province, citing what they describe as a “deterioration of basic infrastructure” and a lack of adequate reception conditions—especially during periods of rainfall, when these spaces turn into muddy areas that hinder the movement of both vendors and shoppers alike.
According to local sources, a number of rural markets in the province suffer from the absence of basic facilities such as paving, proper drainage systems, and organized vending areas. This situation negatively affects working and shopping conditions and has repercussions on health safety and the quality of services provided to citizens.
In this context, local stakeholders have addressed questions to the presidents of municipal councils and the Provincial Council regarding the programs adopted to upgrade weekly markets, and the extent to which these markets are prioritized in local governance—given the economic and social role these spaces play in rural areas.
On the other hand, a social media activist, in a widely shared post, expressed a personal view on the reasons behind the persistence of these issues, arguing that part of the problem is linked—according to his opinion—to local management choices and electoral selection mechanisms, as well as low voter participation among segments of citizens. This perspective remains an expression of personal opinion and does not necessarily reflect official positions.
Observers of local affairs agree that upgrading weekly markets remains an urgent demand, requiring the adoption of a participatory approach based on an accurate assessment of needs and the mobilization of available resources, in order to improve working and shopping conditions and enhance the attractiveness of these vital spaces within Taounate Province.
Source: Fes News Media
