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Innovative Geoproduct Development for Sustainable Tourism: The Case of the Safi Geopark Project (Marrakesh–Safi Region, Morocco)

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  • Mustapha El Hamidy

    (Governance of Territories and Societies Research Team, Faculté Polydisciplinaire de Safi, Université Cadi Ayyad, Safi 46000, Morocco)

  • Ezzoura Errami

    (Geodynamics, Geoeducation, and Geological Heritage Team, Department of Geology, Faculty of Sciences, Chouaïb Doukkali University, El Jadida 24000, Morocco)

  • Carlos Neto de Carvalho

    (Naturtejo UNESCO Global Geopark, 6000-458 Castelo Branco, Portugal
    Geology Office, Câmara Municipal de Idanha-a-Nova, 6060-163 Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal
    Instituto Dom Luiz, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, 1749-016 Lisbon, Portugal)

  • Joana Rodrigues

    (Naturtejo UNESCO Global Geopark, 6000-458 Castelo Branco, Portugal
    Institute of Earth Sciences, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal)

Abstract

With the growing impact of environmental challenges, the need for well-planned and effectively executed actions to support progress and sustainable social development has become increasingly evident. Geoparks play a vital role in this endeavor by fostering the development of products that celebrate local heritage and promote its conservation, utilizing the natural and cultural resources unique to each region in sustainable ways. Geoproducts, in particular, aim to enrich cultural identity and elevate the value of the landscape and geodiversity by integrating communities into innovative approaches and technologies, engaging them in commercialization, and ensuring sustainability alongside social inclusion. Within the framework of the Safi Geopark Project, this article delves into the concept of geoproducts, their definitions, and their potential to bolster local identity and social and economic development. Leveraging the abundant geological and cultural resources of Safi province, the study presents both tangible and intangible geoproducts that merge traditional craftsmanship with modern sustainability practices. Notable examples include ammonite-inspired ceramics, educational materials, and eco-friendly cosmetics, each carefully designed to reflect and celebrate the region’s geoheritage. This article underscores the crucial role of community involvement in the creation of geoproducts, highlighting their impact on conservation, education, and the promotion of sustainable tourism. By proposing actionable strategies, this study not only broadens the understanding of geoproducts within geoparks but also reinforces their importance as instruments for regional development, heritage conservation, and sustainable economic growth.

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  • Mustapha El Hamidy & Ezzoura Errami & Carlos Neto de Carvalho & Joana Rodrigues, 2025. "Innovative Geoproduct Development for Sustainable Tourism: The Case of the Safi Geopark Project (Marrakesh–Safi Region, Morocco)," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(14), pages 1-30, July.
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