The scandal erupted in 2008, though its roots go back to 2004. A sprawling, 20-hectare estate located in , a suburban commune just north of Agadir, became the object of a fierce legal battle. The land, known locally as Al Mansouriya , was originally agricultural land classified as Guich (land granted to military tribes in exchange for service). By law, such land cannot be sold to private individuals without royal approval.
This scandal centered on Philippe Servaty, a Belgian journalist for the newspaper Le Soir , who frequently traveled to Agadir between 2001 and 2005. belguel moroccan scandal from agadir full
To understand the scandal, one must first know the man at its center: (a pseudonym used in legal documents; actual name often cited as Belghel or Boujlel in various court records). Belguel was a mid-level adoul (notary official) and land broker operating out of Agadir in the early 2000s. Known for his charm and encyclopedic knowledge of property laws, he built a network of clients ranging from small farmers to wealthy investors. The scandal erupted in 2008, though its roots