The city of Marrakech is currently experiencing an unprecedented level of traffic congestion across several of its main streets and routes. This situation has arisen due to a significant influx of visitors and tourists during the spring school holidays, transforming many roads into bottlenecks that are characterized by severe and prolonged traffic jams.
According to multiple statements from road users to “Kech24,” the most affected areas include the bustling streets of Mohammed V, Hassan II, Abdelkrim El Khattabi, and Allal El Fassi. These streets, along with several access points to the city center, are witnessing long queues of vehicles and extremely slow-moving traffic, leading to disruptions in the daily activities of both residents and visitors alike.
Many drivers have noted that the traffic situation becomes increasingly complex during peak times, particularly in the evenings and on weekends, where some routes can resemble complete standstills. This has resulted in heightened tensions and disputes among road users due to the lengthy wait times and difficulties in navigating through the congested areas.
This alarming state of affairs persists despite efforts by the security services to regulate traffic flow and the recent infrastructure improvements and expansions that several main streets have undergone in recent years. It highlights the growing strain on Marrakech’s road infrastructure during peak tourist seasons and calls into question the effectiveness of current traffic management strategies.
The ongoing traffic jams once again raise concerns about urban transportation in the red city, underscoring the urgent need for more effective and innovative solutions. This could include enhancing public transport services, reorganizing traffic patterns on certain routes, or implementing proactive plans during peak tourist seasons, especially considering that Marrakech is one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in the kingdom during holidays and special events.
As reported by kech24.com.
