Ryad Mogador: Booking Award, Liège Tragedy and Court Verdict

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Ryad Mogador: Booking Award, Liège Tragedy and Court Verdict

Four years after a balcony collapse that claimed a life, the Liège hotel Ryad Mogador has received a Booking.com award for excellence. As a court ruling is expected next week, the establishment now boasts a rating of 8.9 out of 10 from its guests.

The establishment located in Outremeuse appears to have overcome the aftermath of the tragedy of 21 March 2021 to become a popular destination for international travelers. With an average rating of 8.9/10 recorded in 2025, the booking platform is rewarding a service considered exemplary, particularly the quality of the welcome, which is close to the maximum score according to user feedback.

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For 65-year-old owner Abdellah Jabbari, who was seriously injured in the accident, this commercial success represents resilience. “I chose to fight rather than give up. And the hotel helps me greatly in my personal battle,” he told SudInfo. He had to learn to walk again and now considers his establishment a genuine “therapy.”

Despite this renewal and the technical reinforcement of the structures under the supervision of an engineer, the shadow of the legal past remains. The Liège criminal court is due to deliver its verdict next week concerning proceedings for involuntary manslaughter resulting from a failure to exercise due care, targeting the owner, the architect and the construction company.

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Today, the 13 rooms at Ryad Mogador are fully booked during major regional events, attracting a predominantly foreign clientele. Combining tourist advice with traditional décor, the hotelier is relying on authenticity to turn the page: “Nothing gives me more pleasure than when people tell me they feel as though they are in Morocco.”