Residents in the Old Medina of Casablanca have reported intense, unpleasant smells impacting their neighborhoods, especially those close to the city’s port, leading local officials to launch an inquiry into the origin of the odors.
Multiple residents are urging immediate steps to locate and resolve the source of the odors, which they claim have grown increasingly bothersome and intrusive.
Affected locals believe the smell originates at the port and could be connected to livestock imported from Latin American nations. These animals are said to stay on ships for prolonged durations before being offloaded and transported elsewhere.
In reaction to the concerns, regional authorities in Casablanca-Settat have initiated on-site investigations, acting on directives from Governor Mohamed Mhidia and in collaboration with the National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA), to assess the cause and nature of the offensive odors.
Moulay Ahmed Afilal, Casablanca’s deputy mayor, stated that the city council has also launched its own probe to clarify the context of the complaints and evaluate whether the odors stem from the handling and storage conditions of imported livestock at the port.
The investigation will further assess the hygiene protocols and health and safety standards currently enforced, he noted.
Afilal mentioned that he had personally visited Casablanca Port to examine the situation firsthand and help pinpoint the likely source of the odors.
He did not dismiss the possibility that the smell might be caused by waste produced by imported calves and other livestock kept at the port.
Inhabitants of the Old Medina are demanding action be taken against the source of the smell and for the unpleasant odors to be eradicated, emphasizing their desire to reside in a hygienic and healthy setting.
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