Casablanca Authorities Extend Life of 'Laffraye Al Salmiya' Market Amid Professional Outcry
Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Casablanca authorities have postponed the relocation of the large used auto parts market, known as "Laffraye Al Salmiya," in Sidi Othman.
- The decision came after local officials prevented market professionals from moving their goods, causing anger and discontent.
- A new market in the Mdiouna region is being prepared as an alternative, with the current market to remain operational until it is ready.
Casablanca authorities have decided to extend the operational life of the "Laffraye Al Salmiya" used auto parts market in Sidi Othman, delaying its planned relocation. This move follows significant backlash from market professionals who faced restrictions from local authorities when attempting to move their goods to neighboring regions.
This historic decision serves a segment of the subjects of His Majesty and prevents them from suffering major losses.
The situation escalated, prompting an urgent meeting at the headquarters of the Hay Moulay Rachid prefecture. The meeting, attended by the governor, representatives from the National Federation of Importers and Sellers of Used Parts, the General Confederation of Enterprises and Professions, and market officials, resulted in the decision to keep the market at its current location until a new facility in Mdiouna is prepared.
The National Federation of Importers and Sellers of Used Parts expressed relief over this "historic decision," emphasizing that it protects a segment of Moroccan citizens from significant financial losses. Ibrahim Zerik, president of the regional federation, thanked the authorities for their handling of the issue, noting that the delay will prevent considerable damages to the professionals.
This decision will spare professionals from many damages that would have resulted from the market's relocation process.
Zerik also highlighted that professionals from the "Dallas" market in Hay Hassani, which was demolished about a year ago, are still awaiting relocation to the new market in Mdiouna, a promise previously made by the regional governor. The site of the current "Laffraye Al Salmiya" market is slated for a large project involving the construction of a sports and health complex, adjacent to "Casa Tech Valley," spanning approximately 120 hectares owned by the Casablanca community.
The governor of the region had promised this.
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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