Fez building collapse trial begins
The Court of First Instance of Casablanca's Court of Appeal has decided to postpone the trial of 21 defendants in the case of the collapse of two buildings in the Future Neighborhood of Meknes, which resulted in the death of 22 people and injuries to dozens. A new session has been scheduled for September 8, 2026, to allow the defendants time to appoint their legal counsel and to summon those still at large. The charges against them include bribery, causing involuntary manslaughter through negligence, misappropriation of non-transferable funds, as well as issuing documents and certificates without proper authorization. Investigations have revealed the use of non-compliant building materials and unlawful alienation of air rights, along with the drafting of sales contracts outside the legal framework, all of which contributed to the damages caused by the buildings' collapse.
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