Early mobilization to regulate beach parking lots

Moroccan provincial administrations in the Casablanca-Settat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Marrakech-Safi, and Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma regions are implementing early measures to organize beach parking lots. This preemptive action seeks to address potential issues in managing rental licenses for these coastal parking areas before the peak summer season.

Sources indicate that this move is a response to reports of irregularities in the tendering process for these licenses. Issues such as the lack of public announcements for some rentals and insufficient definition of the land parcels involved have reportedly allowed for the exploitation of spaces beyond what is permitted. The directives emphasize strict adherence to the regulations governing public property use.

Regional authorities have warned against the use of non-standard legal provisions and stressed the importance of transparency and equal opportunity in awarding these licenses. They have also mandated the involvement of all relevant authorities in the process to prevent unilateral decisions. Any violations or deviations from the approved procedures will lead to legal accountability for those involved, including elected officials and local administrators. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to reorganize beaches and ensure fair exploitation of their facilities, aiming to prevent past abuses and illegal charges imposed on beachgoers.