A breathtaking car crash… A driver’s reckless driving nearly turned into a tragedy in Ait Saoun, Zagora!

On the evening of Friday, October 9, 2026, the Aït Saoun area, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Tensift Command in the Zagora Province, a serious accident occurred when the driver of a car carrying four foreign tourists (of Canadian and Jewish nationalities, including one person with a disability) attempted to cross a waterway in the Aït Saoun Valley while the water level was high.

Despite warnings from local residents and passersby at the scene, the strong currents swept the vehicle more than two kilometers down the riverbed, causing widespread panic and rumors of fatalities.

As soon as the incident was reported, local authorities, auxiliary forces, and rescue workers, with the help of local residents, mobilized to carry out a courageous evacuation amid difficult field conditions, resulting in the rescue of all four passengers, who were safely retrieved without any loss of life.

This incident serves as a stark reminder to all road users of the need to avoid taking risks and acting recklessly when crossing wadis during rainfall and flash floods.