Morocco Beach Parking Crackdown Protects Tourists From Illegal Fees

The regions of Casablanca-Settat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Marrakech-Safi and Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima have taken the lead. Before the massive influx of summer visitors, particularly MREs, firm instructions have been sent to the presidents of coastal municipalities regarding the management of purchase orders and contracts related to parking. The objective is to prevent irregularities observed during previous summer seasons.

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This mobilization responds to major loopholes identified on the ground. According to sources cited by Hespress, reports submitted to governors revealed a frequent absence of public announcements for rentals and very unclear delimitation of the land involved. Some parties even relied on legal texts unsuitable for this type of operation.

These gray areas allowed individuals to exploit surfaces far exceeding those provided for in the specifications. Direct consequence of these abuses: the transformation of public space into zones of illicit exploitation. Unauthorized operators impose arbitrary rates on motorists, completely outside the legal framework.

To remedy this, the publication of calls for tenders within regulatory deadlines and forms becomes essential, ensuring equal opportunity and transparency. Local elected officials now have the obligation to carefully verify the land area before approving any contract. Recourse to unilateral authorizations, without the involvement of all competent services, is formally prohibited.

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The response is intended to be strict. Authorities warn that any elected official or local official involved in granting fraudulent contracts faces legal prosecution. Sanctions will be based on detailed reports documenting each violation individually, to guarantee citizens’ right to enjoy beach areas without suffering any extortion.