Mahdia Beach: Cafés Transform into Nightclubs, Attracting Minors Amid Total Lack of Oversight
Mahdia Beach, one of the main summer retreats in the Kenitra region, has become a space where entertainment intertwines with concerning instances of laxity. Some cafés along the beach have started to abandon their traditional character, transforming into nightclubs that host artistic events lasting late into the night.
Local sources confirm that several of these establishments attract various age groups, including minors, in an atmosphere that transcends mere entertainment, touching on inappropriate behaviors such as serving shisha and engaging in immoral practices, all under the absence of oversight and any intervention from the relevant authorities.
According to consistent testimonies, some of these cafés have begun to implement musical programs and daily events that attract customers from within the city and beyond, all without legal permits and in total disregard for the local population and regulations governing public space.
A community leader in the area stated, "The situation has exceeded individual excesses and has become more akin to an organized activity. What is happening in Mahdia can only be described as a dangerous slip amid almost total administrative oversight failure."
The speaker further emphasized, "The real question is about the role of local authorities and the municipal council in protecting public spaces from this blatant deviation from their intended purposes. Cafés that were supposed to serve visitors and families have turned into questionable venues, lenient in admitting minors and opening the door to activities unrelated to tourism or entertainment."
Observers warn that the continuation of this situation could diminish the beach’s appeal, turning it into a nightlife hub that tarnishes the region’s reputation and fosters the spread of illegal activities amidst blatant collusion.
Will the authorities take action to halt this chaos? Or will Mahdia Beach continue to slide into a nighttime scene that disregards the law and the dignity of its visitors?
