The spectre of an ecological disaster hangs over the port of Dakhla

The latest Royal guidelines relating to the protection of nature and Morocco's new ecological commitment do not seem to concern certain State institutions. Some associative actors, appalled by the degradation of the environment and the pollution that prevails at the gates of the industrial units of the port of Dakhla, contacted us to denounce this situation and try to save the situation. At the entrance to the port of Dakhla, the smells emanating from the sewers were foul. A few years ago, explains this associative actor who requested anonymity, the National Ports Agency had built a septic tank to collect wastewater and other filth coming from the neighbouring industrial units. The said tank, which requires periodic maintenance, was neglected from the first months that followed its inauguration. The filth accumulates and the wastewater flows directly into the bay, contaminating it and p…