The city of Dakhla will host the 18th congress of the Association of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World, which will be held from November 27 to December 1, 2024.
A special edition this time since for the first time, it will be held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco.
The event, organized by the Dakhla Oued-Eddahab Regional Council, with the support of local authorities, will serve as a platform for dialogue, debate and exchange of experiences on various subjects linked to the preservation and enhancement of bays, as well as sustainable development.
Atalayar was able to speak with Mohammed Cherif, president of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Bay Association, to discuss this important event and the natural environment of Dakhla Bay.
What does the patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI mean for the 18th World Congress of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World in Dakhla?
The sponsorship of His Majesty King Mohammed VI represents an exceptional honor and recognition of the importance of this event for Morocco. This underlines the royal commitment to the protection of the coastline, sustainable development, and the valorization of Moroccan bays, in particular that of Dakhla.
This support from King Mohammed VI is an incentive, a further commitment to work for the protection of the coastline and the improvement of the bays.
Absolutely. The royal support embodies a national vision where the preservation of marine and coastal ecosystems is a priority, strengthening Morocco’s role as a model of environmental management and sustainable tourism development.
Dakhla today becomes the world capital of the development and preservation of berries within a framework of sustainable development.
Thanks to this congress, Dakhla is highlighted as a global example of ecological and economic valorization of bays, demonstrating how an exceptional natural environment can be preserved while supporting sustainable development projects. It is just as important for Dakhla and its inhabitants to ensure the preservation of its natural sites and to fight against all forms of pollution.
The participation of 44 bays from 25 countries around the world represents additional support for diplomatic action on Moroccan identity in the Sahara.
Yes, this event strengthens Morocco’s international position, by highlighting Dakhla as a place of dialogue and cooperation, while affirming its Moroccan identity in a cultural and diplomatic dimension.
This World Congress is a great opportunity to disseminate and highlight the magnificent tourist offer of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region.
Quite. The congress offers an exceptional showcase to promote the beaches, unique natural landscapes and tourist activities of Dakhla, thus attracting quality and sustainable tourism.
A showcase for the economic and investment opportunities that this province offers.
The Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region, rich in natural resources and strategically located, is becoming a pole of attraction for investors interested in innovative projects in the tourism, renewable energy, fishing and infrastructure sectors.
The new port of Dakhla as an essential reference in the Atlantic.
This port will strengthen the strategic positioning of Dakhla as a key commercial crossroads for maritime trade between Africa, Europe and the Americas, following the example of the Tanger Med port in the Mediterranean.
A step towards empowering African countries on the Atlantic coast.
Morocco asserts itself as a central player in African cooperation, offering its port and logistics infrastructure to support trade, while promoting the economic development of African countries in a secure and sustainable framework.
What could we highlight from the program prepared for this Congress?
The program includes high-level conferences, discussions on the preservation of the bays, and visits to the emblematic sites of Dakhla, such as the lagoon and the national park, allowing for a combination of reflection, discovery and promotion of local heritage.
In addition to the debates and conferences, the interest of the particular places of Dakhla.
Participants will have the unique opportunity to discover the natural and cultural assets of Dakhla, which make it an exceptional destination. This reinforces the appeal of this congress beyond its professional dimensions.
The objectives and activities of the Association: The most beautiful bays in the world.
The association aims to preserve the world’s bays, by promoting their sustainable development, by facilitating the exchange of good practices between members, and by raising awareness among local populations and decision-makers of the importance of their maritime and coastal heritage.
