News Center-The “Al-Moustakbal” neighborhood in the city Fez,Morocco,turned into the scene of a humanitarian disaster after two adjacent four-story buildings collapsed,resulting in the death of 19 people and injuring 16 others.Although official investigations have not yet determined the causes of the collapse,initial indications point to a serious failure in construction and oversight systems.

Some sources suggested that the two buildings,which collapsed today.Wednesday.December 10, had been constructed with four floor despite being licensed for only two.This raises urgent questions about the role of local authorities in monitoring violations.

The “Al-Moustakbal” neighborhood contains old and deteriorating buildings, making them prone to repeated collapses amid the absence of preventive maintenance programs.

 

Recurring tragedies

This is not the first incident of its kind in Morocco. Other cities have witnessed similar collapses, indicating a structural crisis that goes far beyond an isolated event.

Eight families lost their homes overnight, while residents of nearby buildings now live in fear that the tragedy could repeat itself.

This incident is not just a passing tragedy—it is an alarm bell demanding a comprehensive review of urban planning policies and building oversight, especially in low-income neighborhoods where structures are often built with limited resources and traditional methods. Authorities have failed to strictly enforce construction laws and have neglected monitoring buildings at risk of collapse before they turn into mass graves