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Morocco
Sustainability
As part of Vision 2020, the
government has placed
sustainable development as
a pivot of its tourism strategy.
The Moroccan Charter for
Sustainable Tourism actively
champions responsible
tourism. Eco-lodges and desert
resorts and involving local
peoples in development and
environmental safeguarding
are some of the initiatives. The
aim is to educate all involved
in the economic benefi ts of
tourism.
Kasbah du Toubkal
COP22
Recent host to COP22, the
UN Conference on Global
Climate Change, Morocco
welcomed 25,000 delegates
to Marrakech over 12 days.
The event was awarded
the ISO 20121 Standard for
delivery. Only the second
UN Global Climate Change
Conference to receive the
award after Paris and the fi rst
event in Africa to be awarded
For small groups looking for a unique team
building experience combining adventure
and nature, the 17-room eco-Kasbah
located in the Toubkal National Park, North
Africa’s highest mountain range, offers total
disconnect.
The Kasbah is an exemplary model of
sustainability and CSR.
Beldi Country Club
Beldi in Moroccan means
traditional, natural and rural. The
38-suite property, 15 minutes from
Marrakech, is set in olive groves,
and has its own souk selling local,
products. There is abundant
space for events at a property
where luxury meets nature.
Responsible
Hotellerie
Many leading hotel groups
including Mövenpick, Hyatt,
Sofi tel and Fairmont operate
eco-conscious management
programmes. These include
locally sourced food,
employment of local labour,
recycling, renewable energy
and social project initiatives.
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CSR in Morocco
Hyatt Place Taghazout Bay
The 152-room Hyatt Place Taghazout Bay lies 17km
from Agadir. A full eco-resort, the hotel has three
meeting rooms and an adjacent golf course
overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
CSR initiatives supporting local
communities include The
High Atlas Foundation, Village
Association Programme and
Project Soar for young women.
Social projects combine an
insight into Moroccan life and
culture, and can be a rewarding
experience for delegates.