Tangier: a beach… of waste water

Very popular with holidaymakers, Merkala beach in Tangier is threatened by wastewater pollution. An ecological disaster that locals and tourists, particularly MRE, are calling for to be brought under control.

The pollution of the beach waters is caused by the discharge of waste water directly into the sea via a canal. This situation causes serious damage to the marine ecosystem and can lead to the spread of skin diseases or respiratory infections among holidaymakers, it is reported. Error.