Anger mounts in Moroccan city of Safi as deadly floods expose decades of neglect

Locals inspect the damage after deadly flash floods in Safi, Morocco, on Monday 15 December 2025, as anger grows among residents over years of neglect. AP - Abderrazak Gouach

Residents of the Moroccan port city of Safi are accusing authorities of abandoning working-class neighbourhoods, ignoring known flood risks and failing to maintain basic infrastructure, after flash floods killed at least 37 people.

Four days after torrential rain struck the Atlantic coastal city on Sunday, shock and mourning have given way to fury.