Authorities in northern Morocco seized a large quantity of spoiled meat during a routine inspection at a meat grill restaurant in the Mellalyine area, near the coastal town of M’diq, officials said Tuesday.
The operation was carried out by joint health inspection teams under the M’diq-Fnideq prefecture, in coordination with various government services, as part of ongoing efforts to monitor food safety during the busy summer tourism season.
According to local officials, the meat was intended for public consumption despite emitting foul odors indicating clear signs of decay, posing a serious health risk to consumers.
The inspection team confiscated the rotting meat and issued an immediate closure order for the establishment, located within the territorial jurisdiction of the Martil commune. A formal report was filed and referred to the competent public prosecutor’s office, which has opened an investigation.
Authorities said the incident reflects broader concerns over food hygiene standards in popular northern coastal cities during peak travel months, especially amid high summer temperatures that increase the risk of food spoilage if proper storage conditions are not maintained.
This latest closure follows previous actions in the area, including shutdowns of a well-known café in the Miramar neighborhood of Martil, a seafood restaurant on the Cabo Negro road, another café in the Old House district, and a vendor selling traditional fried dough known as “beignet.”
Local officials warned that inspections would continue regularly and with increased frequency. They urged the public to report any suspicious food practices or establishments that may compromise health standards.
“The goal is to protect consumer health and ensure food quality,” the authorities said in a statement.
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