Local residents were dismayed when the news reached them that the gardens and trees beside Cinema Amal at R'cif were under threat. As one local resident said "Some business people want to clear the gardens so that there can be more parking."
The demonstration started small
In recent times the traffic system has improved, with a local bus stop and turning circle for tourist coaches. While car parking has been a problem, other alternatives exist, such as increasing the parking back towards Ziat.
As the protesters repeated over and over "It is a shame, a shame. We need a green future, not a concrete one."
The crowd continued to grow through the morning
Local businessman Dris said "I hope the authorities are listening. We need trees more than we need more cars."
Hopefully the authorities will listen to the voice of the local people.
(Reporting: Sanae. photo credit: Carrie Hauxwell)
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