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The British government has warned its citizens wishing to travel to Morocco of the dangers of popular demonstrations and their impact on their security.
A warning letter issued by the British Foreign Office said: “Protests and demonstrations may occur across the country, especially in major cities, often without warning.”
The ministry explained, “These events are closely monitored by law enforcement authorities.” While authorized demonstrations are generally peaceful, unauthorized demonstrations may sometimes lead to clashes between demonstrators and police.”
The letter stressed that such gatherings “may lead to disruption of travel in the affected areas,” calling on British nationals to avoid political gatherings and demonstrations and to follow local information and instructions from security officials.
In a related context, the National Council for Human Rights recorded in its report issued on July 3, 2023, the organization of more than 11,000 peaceful gatherings in Morocco during the year, most of them in the capital, Rabat, to protest the rise in prices.
Since the outbreak of the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip in October 2023, Morocco has witnessed the organization of many almost daily demonstrations by civil bodies and political parties to express their solidarity with the Palestinians.
These warnings come within the framework of the British government’s concern for the safety and security of its citizens abroad, especially in light of the turbulent political circumstances in some regions.
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