HIBAPRESS – Fikri Ouldali
Workers of a classified hotel in Al Hoceima have announced the resumption of their sit-in, starting Friday, November 14, 2025, in front of the hotel's management headquarters, protesting what they described as a policy of "exclusion and marginalization" that has affected them since the decision to suspend them from work in what they described as "arbitrary."
This escalation came after two dialogue sessions, the first on Monday, November 10, 2025, and the second on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the headquarters of the Ajdir commune in the Al Hoceima region, in the presence of the head of the commune, a representative of the General Real Estate Company, a representative of Best Profile, and the labor inspector. During the two meetings, a number of points related to the reason for the workers' suspension and the circumstances of their dismissal were addressed, especially since they – according to their statements – work permanently throughout the year and not seasonally, which the affected considered “unjustified.” The workers clarified that the proposals that came out of the dialogue “do not serve their interests,” considering that the hotel management “seeks to disperse their ranks and undermine trust among them,” by providing partial solutions to a limited group of workers, including the condition of prioritizing the return of married workers only. They also expressed their firm rejection of the proposal to work outside the Al Hoceima region, stressing that they are “the sons of the region and are more entitled to job opportunities within it,” considering that the aim of the proposal is to open the door to bringing in external labor during the summer season under better contractual conditions and high costs. The protesters confirmed that they had worked inside the hotel for more than four years with "dedication and sincerity," and that the latest decision "affects their professional and social dignity," adding that they will adhere to their legitimate right to return to work in accordance with legal conditions. The workers concluded their statement by emphasizing that the sit-in will be open until their demands are fully met.
