The mayor of Chetaïbi, Algeria, issued a controversial decree temporarily banning men from wearing Bermuda shorts, citing concerns over moral values and societal decency. Mayor Layachi Allaoua stated that the outfits ‘disturb the population’ and ‘go against our society’s moral values.’ However, after facing backlash from officials and tourists, the mayor reversed the decision, emphasizing the need to maintain peace and tranquility for both locals and visitors. This incident underscores the broader tension between traditional Islamic values and the demands of a more open-minded tourist demographic in Algeria, a country where Islam is the official religion and 99% of the population is Sunni Muslim. The resolution of this debate reflects the ongoing negotiation between cultural norms and modern tourism expectations in the region.