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Ya Biladi
6 days ago
- Ya Biladi
Moroccan highway authority advises drivers ahead of busy Eid al-Adha period
On the eve of Eid al-Adha, the National Motorway Company of Morocco (ADM) is informing highway users that the entire motorway network is expected to experience a significant increase in traffic. In light of this, ADM is offering a series of recommendations to help ensure a safe and comfortable journey. In a statement, ADM anticipates particularly heavy traffic during the following periods: Thursday and Friday, June 5 and 6, between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m., and Monday, June 9, between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m., coinciding with the return phase of the holiday. To ensure smooth travel, ADM encourages users to plan their trips in advance, check real-time traffic conditions via the ADM TRAFIC app, and verify their Jawaz Pass balance—topping it up beforehand if necessary. Recharging can be done through the new Jawaz mobile app, which complements existing physical and digital platforms. Jawaz is also available for purchase and top-up at shops located in motorway service areas. ADM further advises drivers to stay alert to weather warnings and remain cautious in the event of wind, rain, or fog. Motorists are urged to take breaks every two hours, check the mechanical condition of their vehicles—particularly tire pressure—and avoid using the emergency lane unless in cases of absolute necessity. To manage the anticipated surge in traffic and ensure a safe and pleasant journey for all users, ADM states that it has adopted a heightened state of vigilance, as it does during exceptional travel periods. This includes reinforcing teams responsible for traffic management and roadside assistance, conducting preventative maintenance on infrastructure and equipment, improving user communication, and coordinating closely with all stakeholders across the motorway network.
Morocco World
6 days ago
- General
- Morocco World
Eid al Adha: Morocco Announces Recommendations for Safe Road Travel
Rabat – The Moroccan National Motorway Company (ADM) has warned that the motorway network will experience a significant increase in traffic during the Eid al Adha holiday. The highway authority said it offers a series of recommendations to ensure travelers' safety, noting that heavy traffic could be expected on Thursday and Friday between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. Traffic could also be high on Monday, June 9, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., said the same source. The statement urged travelers to plan their trips in advance, check real-time traffic conditions by downloading the ADM Traffic app. In addition, the Moroccan authority called on citizens to verify and recharge their Jawaz Pass balance before using the motorway. Jawaz is a plan dedicated to facilitating highway stop payments. The highway authority further called on citizens to stay informed about weather alerts, take breaks every two hours, and check the mechanical condition of their vehicles, including tire condition. The statement reassured citizens that it will operate in high alert mode, reinforcing traffic management and roadside assistance teams as well as strengthening communication with users. Morocco will celebrate Eid Al Adha on Saturday, and the government has exceptionally announced Monday, June 9, as a day off for the public sector. Chakib Alj, the President of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), urged private sector companies to grant employees a day off on Monday, June 9, aligning with the public sector , in celebration of Eid Al-Adha. In response, several private companies have also granted their employees Monday as a day off. In the same spirit, the Moroccan Professional Banking Group (GPBM) has announced that June 9 will be a holiday for banks. 'Each bank is responsible for informing its employees and clients of this decision,' the group said on Monday, noting that banking institutions will also take the necessary measures to ensure an adequate supply of banknotes and the continuous and smooth operation of ATMs. Eid Al Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. The feast falls on the tenth day of Dhu Al Hijjah — the twelfth and the last month in the Islamic calendar. Eid Al Adha will have a different feel to it this year, with Morocco having canceled the sacrifice ritual. King Mohammed VI announced the cancellation of the sacrifice ritual in February, citing challenges like drought.
