If you want Peace, Work for Justice
I have been meaning to keep a daily if not a weekly blog on things in Morocco as my 3 and 1/2 weeks progressed in various cities of the country. Unfortunately, it is very easy to get sucked in the hectic lifestyle.
If I could summarize my trip to Morocco in 1 word, I would say: Progress.
One thing is clear as you get off the plane and take the first ride in Casablanca, there are signs of progress everywhere. Highway exits and ramps clearly wow you the first time. First here are the places where I actually spent sometime: Casablanca, Tetouan, El Jadida, Marrakech.
Most Impressive: Tanger Med Port work and progress, Highway through Tetouan, Highway to Marrakech, M'diq
Least Impressive:
Most Disappointing: PEOPLE
While the trip was highlited with fun moments with friends and memorable times with family, you could not help but notice some nuances and things that just did not feel right.
While economies across the world continue to hurt and consumer spending continue to plunge - including in the united states. Morocco does not seem to be affected. In fact, the country's economy is probably at its best shape.
This is great news !! But for whom ? Not to take a pessimistic view, but most of the major projects taking place do not seem to benefit the poor and underprivileged in anyway.
From a personal standpoint, this is disturbing.
Projects to uphaul infrastructures, ports, ground and air networks are without a doubt at the forefront of government priorities. In this aspect, I applaud the authorities responsible.
I met these south americans once in a private beach in Casablanca. After hours of discussion, one of them could not help but ask: "Where are all the women ?" - I simply answered: "It's Tuesday, everyone is at work".
It seems the government has given women many rights but failed to educated society to respect these rights. In fact most Moroccans are still at dismay that women can now file for divorce. So the outcome: Divorce rates are off the roof and prostitution is ever present.
The Human element in Morocco is broken and will not likely be fixed in the next few yeard. I fear that the work taking place to fix the country's economy will be gone in vain, given the ignorant and uneducated (and now unethical) population.
"Le development Humain" is not working !!!
So what s the solution ?
a Rigid yet Just Judgement. The Justice system is key to any development in Morocco.
If you want Peace, Work for Justice