فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Taza, Morocco – The actions of a café owner in the Al-Jiyarin neighborhood of Taza have sparked widespread surprise and ridicule on social media. Users have sarcastically questioned why the owner was content with merely occupying the sidewalk and didn’t have the audacity to take over the entire street.
This sarcastic commentary appeared in multiple Facebook posts, where citizens linked the incident to the local authorities’ lack of intervention against the phenomenon of public space encroachment. According to these posts, the “esteemed authorities” are now openly “encouraging” the occupation of sidewalks and roads throughout the city, a clear reference to the noticeable leniency shown towards café and shop owners.
Activists believe that the authorities’ silence reflects a desire to “maintain social peace and security in the city,” an excuse that citizens consider a flimsy justification for neglecting law enforcement.
This debate highlights the growing issue of encroached sidewalks and alleys, which causes significant inconvenience for pedestrians, especially those with special needs, and generally obstructs traffic. Residents are calling on authorities to take firm action to end this phenomenon and restore public spaces to citizens, ensuring their right to move freely and safely.
