Massive fire destroys numerous shops at Al-Taqaddoum market in Tiznit

Material disaster at Al-Taqaddoum market in Tiznit

In the early hours of Friday, October 2, 2026, the city of Tiznit witnessed a tragic incident as a massive fire broke out inside the Al-Taqaddoum market, locally known as “Oubih”. The devastating fire caused significant material losses to numerous shops, triggering a wave of dismay and panic among traders and professionals, who were shocked by the scale of the destruction to their property.

Details of the field response and containment

According to reports from the scene, the fire broke out suddenly in one of the shops located on the market’s main facade. Within minutes, the flames spread rapidly, engulfing adjacent shops. Upon being notified of the incident, Civil Protection teams, local authorities, and national security forces immediately arrived at the scene. Through close coordination, they managed to contain the blaze and bring it under control, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the market.

No casualties reported as investigations begin

In a relatively reassuring outcome amid the extent of the material damage, sources confirmed that the fire did not result in any loss of life or recorded injuries. Meanwhile, the true causes of the massive fire remain unclear, pending the results of judicial and technical investigations launched by the competent authorities to determine the circumstances and accurately establish responsibilities.