In a significant move to strengthen public safety and modernize local governance, the city of Marrakech, Morocco, is preparing to inaugurate the new 26th Police District (Dائرة الأمنية 26) in the Mabrouka neighborhood. This strategic development is scheduled to coincide with the upcoming national celebrations marking the anniversary of Morocco’s Independence Day, a period of profound patriotic pride across the Kingdom.
Enhancing Proximity and Public Safety
The establishment of this new security facility is part of a broader, proactive strategy led by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) to decentralize police services and bring law enforcement closer to the citizens. By creating a dedicated station in the Mabrouka area, authorities aim to reduce response times and increase the efficiency of administrative and security services for the local population.
According to recent reports, the Prefecture of Security in Marrakech has already initiated the necessary logistical and administrative arrangements. This includes the deployment of experienced security personnel and administrative staff to ensure the facility is fully operational upon its opening. The move represents a commitment to maintaining the high standards of peace and stability that characterize the urban landscape of Morocco's iconic tourist and cultural capital.
Expanding the Security Map of Marrakech
The inauguration of the 26th District follows a series of announcements made by the Prefect of Police of Marrakech, Mohamed Amchichou, during the commemoration of the National Security anniversary. His roadmap includes a comprehensive expansion of the city's security architecture, which also features plans for a new police station in the Kasbah district and the creation of a specialized security zone in the Al-Izdehar neighborhood.
The territorial jurisdiction of the new 26th District is set to encompass several key areas, including Jnan Awrad, Mabrouka, Abwab Gueliz, Akioud, and Douar El Kodia. By concentrating resources in these high-traffic and developing neighborhoods, the Moroccan security apparatus is effectively preempting the needs of a growing urban population, ensuring that the rapid development of Marrakech is matched by a robust and reliable security framework.
This initiative underscores the Moroccan state's ongoing investment in human capital and modern infrastructure to serve the national interest and protect the welfare of all residents and visitors in the Kingdom.
As reported by kech24.com.
