The crafts sector in the Guelmim-Oued Noun region is one of the essential elements that reflects the cultural and civil heritage of the region. This sector is distinguished by its diversity and richness, encompassing a wide range of crafts that express the cultural identity of the inhabitants and their ancestral history.The region benefits from natural resources and local raw materials that contribute to the development of this sector, such as the traditional crafts of weaving, leatherwork, ceramics and wood carving. The region is also renowned for the manufacture of traditional carpets, a symbol of local creativity that attracts many visitors and investors.

The craftsmanship sector contributes to job creation and improving the income of local residents, while strengthening cultural tourism by attracting visitors eager to discover traditional arts and crafts. The region strives to support and develop this sector by organizing fairs and marketing events, which help to highlight local artisans and raise awareness of the value of traditional heritage.

Strengths of the Craftsmanships Sector

  • Diversity of traditional crafts such as weaving, traditional carpets, leather goods and ceramics.
  • Creativity and high level of craftsmanship.
  • Symbol of the diversity and cultural richness of the region.
  • Rich heritage that reflects local identity.

MAJOR PROJECTS

  • Creation of a craft complex in Guelmim to strengthen their production and marketing capacity.
  • Establishment of a craft house and a space dedicated to artisans in Ifrane Atlas.
  • Organization of regional fairs to present the products of the social and solidarity economy, as well as to market local products.
  • Establishment of tourist circuits specifically dedicated to crafts in the cities of the region to exhibit the products and attract tourists.

The crafts sector in the Guelmim-Oued Noun region is one of the essential elements that reflects the cultural and civil heritage of the region. This sector is distinguished by its diversity and richness, encompassing a wide range of crafts that express the cultural identity of the inhabitants and their ancestral history.The region benefits from natural resources and local raw materials that contribute to the development of this sector, such as the traditional crafts of weaving, leatherwork, ceramics and wood carving. The region is also renowned for the manufacture of traditional carpets, a symbol of local creativity that attracts many visitors and investors.

The craftsmanship sector contributes to job creation and improving the income of local residents, while strengthening cultural tourism by attracting visitors eager to discover traditional arts and crafts. The region strives to support and develop this sector by organizing fairs and marketing events, which help to highlight local artisans and raise awareness of the value of traditional heritage.

Strengths of the Craftsmanships Sector

  • Diversity of traditional crafts such as weaving, traditional carpets, leather goods and ceramics.
  • Creativity and high level of craftsmanship.
  • Symbol of the diversity and cultural richness of the region.
  • Rich heritage that reflects local identity.

MAJOR PROJECTS

  • Creation of a craft complex in Guelmim to strengthen their production and marketing capacity.
  • Establishment of a craft house and a space dedicated to artisans in Ifrane Atlas.
  • Organization of regional fairs to present the products of the social and solidarity economy, as well as to market local products.
  • Establishment of tourist circuits specifically dedicated to crafts in the cities of the region to exhibit the products and attract tourists.