Tourism in the western part of the Eastern Rif (northeastern Morocco): Important qualifications and promising prospects for territorial development

Abstract

Tourism is considered a social, geographical and economic phenomenon that witnessed rapid developments immediately after World War II, due to its benefiting from the developments taking place in various fields, especially in the field of transport (air and sea), the emergence of modern technology and the increasing influence of globalization. Therefore, many countries in the world paid clear attention to the tourism sector due to Due to its close relationship with economic development and its effective contribution to developing the economies of countries that have distinguished tourism qualifications and resources, given that tourism constitutes one of the most important economic activities in the world, It contributes to creating many job opportunities for young people, whether in the sector itself, such as restaurants and hotels, or in traditional activities and sectors that market their production to tourists. For tourism to play its full role, many possibilities must be available, ranging from natural possibilities represented by geographical data such as landscapes, mountains, beaches and rivers to historical monuments, local customs and traditions...etc. In this regard, the western part of the eastern countryside offers various tourism components that will enable, If it is prepared and the roads leading to it are paved, it will make it an important destination for national and international tourism.