Car-Free Day

The "Mawarid" Association for the Environment and Energy has called for June 8th to be a "Car-Free Day" in Marrakech, with the aim of offering a breath of fresh air to the locals and contributing to the building of a Morocco that respects the environment. This day aims to foster a collective awareness of the need to act against the nuisances generated by the growth of urban traffic and to improve the quality of life in Marrakech. It is an opportunity for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport users to reclaim urban space for a day. The organisers are urging the people of Marrakech to contribute to the success of this initiative, which could turn the Ochre City into one of the great cycling metropolises of the world, such as Amsterdam or Copenhagen, especially since the enthusiasm for two-wheelers remains strong in Marrakech and the bicycle remains the undisputed star of the city, w…