No matter where you go in the Fez Medina or in the Ville Nouvelle, it is very obvious that there is a tremendous amount of new work being undertaken. Much of it is related to tourist infrastructure, but it is pleasing to see that local concerns and issues are not being overlooked.
The plans for the changes are on display at R'cifOne good example is R'cif. Not only is this a very busy entry and exit point for the Medina, but it is becoming increasingly popular as a set down and pick-up location for large tourist buses. With so much traffic the congestion has been a real problem, both for locals wanting to catch taxis or buses, and for taxi and bus drivers as well.
Construction of the bus area at Cinema AmalNow there is a new plan for R'cif, which includes a number of great initiatives. The bus and taxi turning circle outside Bab R'cif is to become a pedestrian area with a fountain and benches for the locals. Taxis will move to a new area alongside the R'cif souq and a bus turning circle is nearing completion beside Cinema Amal.
One of two taxi lanes being built by the R'cif souqThese are welcome improvements and despite the inconvenience of the road works, the local people are very happy about the projected results.
Traffic congestion at Bab R'cif - soon to become a pedestrian zone.Tags: Moroccan Morocco Fes, Maghreb news
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Long overdue!
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