Mohammed VI Tangier visit construction sites fake forests camouflage

In the context of the sovereign’s visit to Tangier, a vast camouflage operation has been observed in recent days. The metal fences delimiting the multiple construction sites scattered throughout the city have been dressed up with large posters featuring forest landscapes. While the maneuver theoretically aims to improve the urban setting and soften the visual impact of construction work on public space, it is not meeting with unanimous approval. As reported by Rue20, this initiative quickly sparked a broad debate among local associations.

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These groups denounce a temporary cosmetic trick designed to mask the proliferation of construction sites and concrete. They regret this artificial approach: "Instead of being a genuine component of urban space, the forest has been transformed into a printed image". For environmental advocates, this strategy raises questions about the city’s overall development policy. They point to urban management that reacts according to official visits, at the expense of a sustainable vision that would integrate real green spaces into urban planning.