The Rising Cost of Living in Morocco
According to the "Attac" association, the living conditions in Morocco are deteriorating alarmingly as prices continue to rise, severely impacting the purchasing power of the average Moroccan citizen. Many are suffering under the weight of inflation, unemployment, and poverty while the authorities seem more focused on supporting speculators who are accumulating wealth, rather than addressing the deepening social crisis. This situation has escalated to a point where it resembles a ticking time bomb, poised to explode at any moment.
The association has also voiced strong criticism of the government's practices regarding forced evictions and the expropriation of properties, which are ostensibly part of a restructuring strategy to benefit real estate and tourism capital. This is particularly evident in cities earmarked for World Cup projects, where terms like "public interest" and "urban rehabilitation" are frequently misused as a guise for exclusionary policies that infringe upon the rights to housing and land. Consequently, thousands of families are being displaced without their consent or fair compensation for their losses.
Furthermore, the attack on essential economic and social reforms is not limited to housing but extends to fundamental areas linked to Moroccan universities and educational systems, where the state's encroachment has become increasingly pronounced. In a climate of rising costs and diminishing freedoms, the call for action and solidarity among the Moroccan populace has never been more urgent.
As reported by ech-chaab.com.
