Hookah or Chicha cafes located close to educational establishments, particularly in certain districts of Salé, continue to offer their services despite the ban on hookah consumption, causing concern among parents of schoolchildren and residents alike.
A team from the Union Nationale du Travail au Maroc (UNTM) trade union within the Chamber of Councillors pointed out that the café located on rue Lalla Amine in Salé, having been the subject of a thorough inspection followed by the confiscation of accessories relating to Chicha, is undoubtedly continuing to carry out its usual activities, despite the numerous complaints expressed and the collective decision banning the use and consumption of Chicha in cafes and public places.
In this respect, the Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, affirmed that, in accordance with the law, and with the aim of protecting the health of citizens and preserving public order and security, the local authorities and competent security services are endeavouring to deal with all infringements observed since the appearance of Chicha consumption in certain cafés on a national scale in general, and more specifically in the city of Salé.
With regard to the café mentioned by the UNTM team, Laftit provided clarification in his response to a written question, indicating that the local authority had issued two administrative decrees during the course of this year, ordering its closure for a period of 30 days.
For his part, Chakib Benmoussa, Minister of National Education, Primary Education and Sport, confirmed that the regional education directorate had initiated communication with local authorities to intervene and resolve the problem linked to the presence of a Chicha café close to certain educational institutions, with the aim of ensuring the safety of pupils, educational and administrative staff, as well as the tranquility of their environment.
Benmoussa also reported that the responsible parties attach great importance to correspondence relating to security issues in public educational establishments and the safety of pupils, educational and administrative staff, and that they are taking appropriate measures to respond in a serious manner.
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