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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.
