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The National Observatory for the Fight Against Corruption and the Protection of Public Money commends officials in Marrakech and outlines the 2025 progress report.
The National Observatory for the Fight Against Corruption and the Protection of Public Money in the Marrakech-Safi region confirmed that the city of Marrakech concluded the year 2025 with a notable field presence of various officials, which had a direct impact on the pace of project implementation, the performance of the justice system, and the level of security efficiency.
Mohamed El Harwaali, the coordinator of the observatory in the Marrakech-Safi region, explained in a statement to Express TV that the evaluation of the year’s performance is based on four main pillars: accelerating project completion, encouraging scientific research in the judicial field, implementing criminal policy within a rights-based approach, and enhancing field security coordination.
El Harwaali pointed out that 2025 saw a clear return to a proximity approach to issues, where regular field follow-up became part of the management style, closely linked to principles of governance and improving the quality of services provided to citizens. He added that a globally recognized city like Marrakech requires practical and swift decisions, alongside daily oversight that can reduce delays and enhance trust.
He noted that the Wali (regional governor) of Marrakech-Safi, the head of the Marrakech administration, marked the year with a continuous field presence, emphasizing that follow-up on projects and the swift opening of initiatives contributed to giving a new impetus to several files. He considered this management style provides a different dynamism to the administration, making processes clearer in the eyes of citizens.
On the judicial level, El Harwaali emphasized that enhancing judicial dynamics extends beyond daily operations in courts; it also involves continuous training and scientific discussion. He asserted that establishing a culture of training positively reflects on performance quality, standardizing practices, and strengthening the judicial system’s resilience against complex crimes.
In this context, he praised the role of the public prosecutor at the Court of Appeals in Marrakech, Khaled Kerdoudi, indicating that his support for seminars and training sessions has facilitated in-depth discussions about financial crimes and the protection of public funds, creating bridges between daily judicial practice and modern legal developments.
Regarding the work of the public prosecutor in the primary court, El Harwaali explained that implementing criminal policy was one of the most prominent aspects of the year’s report, affirming that the effectiveness of this path manifests when coordination remains consistent with law enforcement agencies and when cases are addressed with respect for rights and legal guarantees. He noted that a rights-based approach does not hinder law enforcement but rather enhances its legitimacy and efficacy.
He observed that the public prosecutor at the primary court in Marrakech, Khaled El Rekik, operated in line with this approach by enhancing coordination with various stakeholders, which accelerated the interaction with cases and minimized procedural conflicts, affirming that respecting procedures remains a fundamental condition for protecting rights and reinforcing the judicial work.
On the security front, El Harwaali discussed the adoption of an approach based on presence and readiness, emphasizing that Marrakech, as a major tourist city, necessitates ongoing coordination among various security agencies. He added that the challenge extends beyond intervention to include prevention and proactivity while maintaining a balance between security requirements and safeguarding liberties.
In this regard, he mentioned the efforts of the security chief of Marrakech, Mohamed Mchichou, stating that the field coordination among different police branches was one of the key highlights of 2025, significantly impacting response speed and managing major public spaces, especially amidst the pressures of demonstrations and activities taking place in the city.
El Harwaali concluded his statement by affirming that the observatory continues to monitor governance indicators at the local level, stressing that engagement with civil society is a fundamental pillar for the success of any reform. He maintained that implementing royal directives remains a reference framework for promoting integrity, linking responsibility with accountability, and reinforcing trust in institutions.
