Geosites And Touristic Development Of The Northwestern Tabular Middle Atlas Of Morocco

Wartiti, M. El; Malaki, Amina; Zahraoui, Mohamed; Gregorio, Felice Di; Waele, Jo De

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“…Moreover, as Heggie (2009) In addition, geological heritage sites can generate employment and new economic activities, especially in rural regions in need of new or additional sources of income (El Wartiti et al, 2009). In this regard, geological landscapes that draw visitors to Ireland and Britain support a thriving tourist industry; for instance, the dinosaur coast project has marketed geology directly to the tourists (Mc Keever et al, 2006).…”

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Geotourism and geoparks as novel strategies for socio-economic development in rural areas

Farsani

Coelho

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2011

Int. J. Tourism Res.

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Geoparks, as an innovation for the protection of natural and geological heritages, play an important role in the development of geotourism. While developing geotourism, the establishment of geoparks can generate new job opportunities, new economic activities and additional sources of income, especially in rural regions. It encourages the production of local products and local handicrafts involved in geotourism and geoproducts. This paper discusses the role played by geoparks in improving the economy of local populations. To this end, 25 geopark strategies were analysed (20 in Europe and 3 in Asia [Malaysia, Japan and Iran], 1 in Australia and 1 in South America [Brazil]).

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Geotourism and geoparks as novel strategies for socio-economic development in rural areas

Farsani

Coelho

Costa

2011

Int. J. Tourism Res.

329

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“…The first law for the protection of the Moroccan geoheritage has just been published (BO 6807, August 2019), which could cause a very important turnover in the present deficient situation of the national geoheritage. In the last 13 years, several inventories of geosites were carried out in different regions of Morocco and with different aims (Malaki 2006;De Waele et al 2009;El Wartiti et al 2009Tahiri et al 2010a;El Hadi et al 2011, 2012, 2015Nahraoui et al 2011;Nahraoui 2016;Enniouar et al 2013Enniouar et al , 2015Errami et al 2013Errami et al , 2015aErrami et al , 2015bDruguet et al 2015;Noubhani 2015;Saddiqi et al 2015;Bouzekraoui et al 2017;Arrad et al 2018;Bouzekraoui et al 2018;Khoukhouchi et al 2018;Aoulad-Sidi-Mhend et al 2019;Beraaouz et al 2019;Berred et al 2019;Oukassou et al 2019). However, many of these works did not follow a systematic inventory method nor a numerical assessment of the geosite value.…”

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Inventory and Quantitative Assessment of Geosites in Rabat-Tiflet Region (North Western Morocco): Preliminary Study to Evaluate the Potential of the Area to Become a Geopark

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The Rabat-Tiflet area (north-western Morocco) has a complex geological setting and a high geodiversity, two reasons that justify the geoheritage inventory done in this work. The inventoried 13 geosites were quantitatively assessed and clearly show that the Tortonian/Messinian Akrech River GSSP Stratotype is the most important geosite in the area due to its high international scientific value. In addition, the majority of the other geosites are characterized by moderate scientific, educational, and touristic values and high degradation risk. Therefore, a geoconservation strategy should be implemented in this area by national and local authorities to protect and conserve this geological heritage. This study may help the development of a new geopark project in Morocco, a country where the geopark concept is still emerging.

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“…Geological heritage refers to all geological features and objects (rocks, minerals, geomorphological and geological forms, fossils) or sites, sometimes culturally important, which offer an overview of the history of the earth and testify to the climatic changes or the tectonic evolution of the earth's crust [17,18]. The smallest unit of these systems is called a Geosite, a site of interest that allows the exploitation of geological features for geotourism and geodidactic purposes [19,20]. A site can only be considered as a geosite if it combines several interests at the same time, including the scientific value that is considered central.…”

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Inventory and Enhancement of Geological Heritage in the Ouzoud Syncline (M’Goun UNESCO Geopark, Central High Atlas, Morocco): First Step for Promoting Geotourism and Sustainable Development

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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

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Geosites And Touristic Development Of The Northwestern Tabular Middle Atlas Of Morocco

Cited by 20 publications

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Geotourism and geoparks as novel strategies for socio-economic development in rural areas

Geotourism and geoparks as novel strategies for socio-economic development in rural areas

Inventory and Quantitative Assessment of Geosites in Rabat-Tiflet Region (North Western Morocco): Preliminary Study to Evaluate the Potential of the Area to Become a Geopark

Inventory and Enhancement of Geological Heritage in the Ouzoud Syncline (M’Goun UNESCO Geopark, Central High Atlas, Morocco): First Step for Promoting Geotourism and Sustainable Development

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