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Evolution of Landscapes and Land Cover in Old Villages of Ziz Oasis (East Morocco) and SWOT Analysis for Potential Sustainable Tourism

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  • Kaoutare Amini Alaoui

    (School of Architecture Planning and Design, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir 43150, Morocco)

  • Hassan Radoine

    (School of Architecture Planning and Design, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir 43150, Morocco)

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the changes in the landscapes and land cover in the villages of the Ziz Valley from 1965 to 2023. Equally, we evaluated the potential of sustainable tourism in these rural regions with a SWOT analysis. The obtained results showed that the landscapes were deeply changed, with a dominance of farmlands and the appearance of the Ziz reservoir. Rural villages near Errachidia were replaced after the flood of 1965. Errachidia’s urbanization increased by 400% and overflowed into certain villages, while the availability of water encouraged the rise of farms. The villages near the city became urbanized, resulting in the development of business zones and tourism destinations that offered the locals bright futures. In contrast to cluster A, the SWOT analysis reveals that strengths exceed vulnerabilities in cluster B and C villages. Despite the alteration of ancient and natural landscapes, the potential for rural tourism appears to be stronger in the villages included in clusters B and C.

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  • Kaoutare Amini Alaoui & Hassan Radoine, 2024. "Evolution of Landscapes and Land Cover in Old Villages of Ziz Oasis (East Morocco) and SWOT Analysis for Potential Sustainable Tourism," Land, MDPI, vol. 13(4), pages 1-19, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jlands:v:13:y:2024:i:4:p:482-:d:1372153
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