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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 502, 2024
2nd International Congress on Coastal Research (ICCR 2023)
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Article Number | 02004 | |
Number of page(s) | 4 | |
Section | Integrated Coastal Zone Management | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202450202004 | |
Published online | 11 March 2024 |
Sustainable tourism development and coastal management in the Marchica lagoon (Eastern Moroccan Mediterranean coast)
1 Research Team in Marine Environment and Natural Risks, Science and Technology Faculty, Tangier, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan. Morocco.
2 Center of Urban Systems, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Ben Guerir 43150, Morocco
3 Laboratory of Dynamics of Arid Environments and Regional Development, Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences, Mohammed 1st University, Oujda. Morocco.
* Corresponding author: chaymaeboujnan88@gmail.com
The Marchica Lagoon stands as a one-of-a-kind ecosystem, hosting remarkable biodiversity and holding substantial tourism potential. It is the site of several major development projects aimed at exploiting its potential while ensuring its preservation and environmental sustainability. This paper examines the challenges of sustainable tourism in the Marchica lagoon, aiming to maximize economic benefits while minimizing negative environmental and socio-cultural impacts. In this study, we utilized a mixed-methods approach, which involved conducting quantitative surveys to collect data on lagoon ecosystem quality and qualitative analysis to investigate human interactions with the environment in-depth, followed by a comprehensive data analysis employing geostatistical techniques and thematic map analysis. Sustainable tourism in Marchica Lagoon has yielded significant results: an 80% preservation rate for its environment through eco-friendly practices, a remarkable waste recycling rate (70%), and an increase in visitor (60%) responsibility toward the lagoon's ecosystem. These achievements underscore the successful integration of environmental preservation and heightened awareness among tourists, making the region a model for sustainable tourism management. Embracing the Marchica Lagoon ecosystem involves fostering a harmonious relationship between environmental preservation, economic development, and local community satisfaction. Achieving this balance requires active collaboration among stakeholders and the diligent implementation of tailored environmental regulations, all working together to protect and sustain the delicate lagoon ecosystem.
Key words: Marchica Lagoon / sustainable tourism issues / coastal management / urbanization / environmental preservation
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