The carriage drivers, familiar elements of Jemaa El-Fna square, oppose the plan to move their station. They believe that their presence contributes to the tourist attraction of the place and that their relocation would affect their income.
Mohamed El Idrissi, first deputy mayor of Marrakech in charge of public works, interviewed by Le360justified this decision by the need to redevelop Jemaa El-Fna square. The removal of the carriage station aims to improve the organization and aesthetics of this major tourist location.
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The vice-president in charge of the works assured that the new site would offer adequate working conditions for coachmen and their customers, specifying that the municipality’s desire is to reconcile urban development and preservation of cultural heritage.
The town hall affirms that this decision aims to promote the Jemaa El-Fna square and that the involvement of professionals in decisions relating to the organization of their activity remains a priority.
