The rural commune of Aourir, about a dozen kilometres from Agadir, experienced uncivil events last Thursday, to say the least, in these times when the slightest request could turn the smallest riot into a true revolution. Enclaved in the mountains and with a coastline on the Atlantic that some envy, particularly property developers, one of the most beautiful sites that the Kingdom could possess, Aourir has been a victim, in addition to the real estate bidding war, of its geographical position. As a result, land prices have exploded and have become highly competitive in comparison, for example, with those of the metropolis, or even more so depending on the location, especially those on the oceanfront.

Near Agadir, this agricultural village (banana plantation) has seen its population multiply by 500 or more in two decades to reach some 50,000 inhabitants currently. The village, once called the village of retirees (many Europeans come here for their winter holidays), has developed very poorly, aided in this by long years of gestation where unsanitary conditions and anarchy in construction prevailed.

On the other hand, when the slightest necessities of urban planning are lacking (lack of a sewage network, street paving, anarchic or unauthorised constructions, etc.) and public rules in this region are not respected by any of the parties, and the implementation of an already existing development plan is delayed, one can fear the worst for Aourir and Tamghart.

Today, as we want to catch up, it is the greatest confusion. So, on Thursday, and it is an umpteenth trigger, the authorities, wanting to fight against clandestinity (solid construction near the commune's cemetery), clashed with a rebellion in the true sense of the term. A bulldozer driver, in an attempt at demolition, was reportedly seriously injured during the fierce clashes (stone-throwing, blocked streets, burning tyres, etc.) that followed between the security forces (Gendarmerie and Auxiliary Forces) and the citizens, mostly young people, resulting in injuries on both sides. It must also be said that recently, the authorities, in reference to judicial expectations, have set about demolishing any unrecorded construction. In Aourir, too much was allowed to happen, and above all, building in total anarchy, hence a drift towards the informal; even the coastline was occupied (several shops on the mountainside as well). Another factor that comes at the right time to add to the discord, those compensated from the Anza shanty towns, as soon as they were evicted, in turn occupied vacant land in Aourir, relaunching the problem even more beautifully. Thus goes life in the most beautiful country in the world.