June 30, 2024 – 9:50 PM – Morocco
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A storm of criticism has erupted in the municipality of Beni Ansar after a fee was imposed for access to the beaches. Swimmers are calling on the governor of Nador to intervene.
When beachgoers wanted to go to Bokana (Bukhana) last Saturday, they were surprised by a toll station. Beni Ansar municipality employees asked them for 10 dirhams for the beach entry fee. This led to great anger, because people felt that their freedom of movement was restricted. Some go to Bukana for reasons other than just sunbathing and swimming. They have family living there or even their own home. One angry visitor said: “Everywhere people are encouraged to go to the beach, but Beni Ansar do it differently. They charge money, while there are not even facilities to justify it.”
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In a statement to the site Nador city Visitors are calling on the governor to cancel the decision or suspend it until its legality is investigated. They are asking whether this decision is in line with the constitution, which guarantees freedom of movement for citizens.
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The toll station is the result of a tax decision by the Beni Ansar Municipal Council. Anyone who wants to relax on the beaches of Miami and Bucana is now charged 10 dirhams.
