The travertines of El Ksiba forming cliffs with an extension of about 8 km and a variable height that can reach about thirty meters. They are developed on lacustrine limestones and conglomerates of Early Quaternary age. The results reveal the high scientific (≃0.88) and aesthetic (≃0.88) values related to the strong representativeness of the regional geological phenomena. The assessment also shows the high economic value (≃0.75) and cultral (≃0.81). In this work, we presented the strategies of valorization and protection of this heritage in the framework of rural socioeconomic development through activities related to geo-tourism and geo-education.

The Ouzoud syncline, in central Morocco, is one of the kingdom's wealthiest areas of natural and cultural heritage. This syncline has significant potential for geotourism development; it contains the Ouzoud waterfalls, one of the most coveted tourist attractions, which are part of the geosites listed in the M'Goun Unesco Geopark. The abundance of resurgences, waterfalls, travertine, caves, magmatic rocks, exceptional geomorphological forms, and fascinating panoramic views make this territory a suitable tourist destination for excursions, hiking and climbing, and a good support for understanding the geological history of the central High Atlas (CHA) of Morocco and paleoclimate changes. The dense and diversified vegetation cover offers a habitat for various animals (magot monkeys, bats, birds), which attracts more nature-loving tourists. This exceptional geo-biodiversity and cultural wealth (traditional mills and the Zaouïa of Tanaghmelt) that may constitute a lever for local socio-economic development remain unknown to the public and not well exploited by managers. Hence, this study attempted to inventory and assess interest sites for providing a database that help decision-makers in in territorial planning and geoheritage conservation and promotion. Thus, about twenty highly attractive geosites were inventoried, eight of which (the most important ones) were selected for evaluation using the Reynard et al. (2016) methodology. This approach considers the scientific value, the additional values, and the use and management values of sites. Such promotion can popularise the geosciences and create income-generating activities, which will improve the economic situation of the local population