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21 Dec 2012
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Encouragement of the oasis tourism product
The Saharan space, with its numerous oases offering shade and shelter, constitutes an original and typical product that is highly prized and part of ecological tourism.
A delegation of representatives from foreign travel agencies visited the Guelmim-Smara region last weekend to learn about the oasis tourism potential offered by the region and to explore the natural and accommodation potential of this tourist destination.This three-day visit is part of the Southern Oasis Programme (POS), initiated by the Agency for the Promotion and Development of the Southern Provinces of the Kingdom in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and local authorities. It aims to present oasis tourism products, raise awareness among European sustainable and solidarity tourism networks, and strengthen cooperation ties with interested stakeholders.This delegation, composed of representatives from about ten foreign travel agencies, visited several tourist sites including the Amhrich camel market, the Guelmim handicraft complex, a museum and associat…
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