03 Feb 2022 | 03:44 AM UTC
Morocco: Traders plan to protest near Bab Bou Jeloud in Fez Feb. 3
Traders plan to protest near Bab Bou Jeloud in Fez, Morocco, Feb. 3. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Traders plan to protest near Bab Bou Jeloud in Fez Feb. 3 to demand that authorities compensate them for financial losses amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The start time of the action is unclear. Dozens to hundreds of individuals could attend the demonstration.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near Bab Bou Jeloud Feb. 3. Clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out, particularly if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.
Advice
Avoid the protest due to the potential for clashes. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow additional time if traveling through the affected area Feb. 3.
