The Mohammed VI Foundation for the Protection of the Environment has decided to boost initiatives for the Environment and particularly those in favor of the protection of the Moroccan coastline by organizing a biennial competition titled "Lalla Hasnaa Sustainable Coast Awards"
“..... In this regard, We consider that the Clean Beaches program is a model for the implementation of practical actions to save our beaches and spread environmental awareness through partnership and uniting of all stakeholders efforts”
Excerpt from the Message from His Majesty King Mohammed VI read by Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Hasnaa.
The Blue Flag label is the global reference in beach and marina quality. Present since 1985 through the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), in 48 countries around the world, the label is sponsored by the European Union, the United Nations and the World Tourism Organization.
The bou'ndifs are the champions of cleanliness. Bou'ndifs, it's you, it's me, it's all of us! Our mission: to combat pollution in all its forms! with a simple gesture, let our streets cleaner, our cities, our villages, our forests and beaches.
Blue Flag
The Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection joined the FEE as a full member in July 2002. Morocco then became the second non-European country, with South Africa, to put its beach heritage under the close scrutiny of this international forum.
The level required to obtain the Blue Flag eco-label and the multitude of categories reviewed annually for each bathing site guarantee a concerted mobilization, the only possibility of success.
This repeated challenge requires the capitalization of knowledge. Gradually, under the motivation of high quality standards, attitudes are shaped, habits and practices are acquired, which permanently anchor Moroccans' vital attachment to their ecological heritage.
The Blue Flag strengthens environmental policy of the Foundation and is a prime marketing tool to showcase the potential of a coastline. Specific criteria in many areas all have the purpose of upgrading seaside resorts in:
- Hygiene and Cleanliness
- Development and Management of
- Safety and Health Coverage
- Entertainment, Awareness and Environmental Education
The observation post where she is, the Foundation organizes a real cross-fertilization by sharing good practices of different actors and site managers.
For each track, a local committee is set up it is responsible for monitoring and evaluation of operations.
It always includes a representative of the Local Authority, the City, the Sponsor, Civil Protection, the Mohammed VI Foundation for the Protection of the Environment and other stakeholders Representative: Health, Youth and Sport, and Tourism Equipment.
The partnership agreement between local authorities, business partners and the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection resulted in 22 Blue Flag labels awarded in 2019 including a Marina at Saidia Med marina in the Oriental region :
Labeled beaches:
1. Achakar (Tanger-Asilah)
2. Aglou sidi moussa/Tiznit
3. Arekmane (Nador)
4. Ba-kacem (Tanger-Asilah)
5. Bouznika
6. Skhirate
7. El Moussafir/Dakhla
8. Essaouira
9. Foum loued / Laâyoune
10. Haouzia
11. Dalia /Fahs Anjra
12. Oued Aliane/Fahs-Anjra 13• Oued Laou/Tétouan
14• Oum labouir/Dakhla
15• Safi ville
16• Souiria lkdima/Safi
17• Station touristique de Saïdia
18• Cap Beddouza/Safi
19• Sidi Kankouch 1/Fahs Anjra,
20• Sidi Ifni
21• Imintourga (Mireleft) ;
The Blue Flag label is the global reference in beach and marina quality. Present since 1985 through the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), in 48 countries around the world, the label is sponsored by the European Union, the United Nations and the World Tourism Organization.
The Blue Flag label is the global reference in beach and marina quality. Present since 1985 through the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), in 48 countries around the world, the label is sponsored by the European Union, the United Nations and the World Tourism Organization.
The Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection joined the FEE as a full member in July 2002. Morocco then became the second non-European country, with South Africa, to put its beach heritage under the close scrutiny of this international forum.
The level required to obtain the Blue Flag eco-label and the multitude of categories reviewed annually for each bathing site guarantee a concerted mobilization, the only possibility of success.
This repeated challenge requires the capitalization of knowledge. Gradually, under the motivation of high quality standards, attitudes are shaped, habits and practices are acquired, which permanently anchor Moroccans' vital attachment to their ecological heritage.
The Blue Flag strengthens environmental policy of the Foundation and is a prime marketing tool to showcase the potential of a coastline. Specific criteria in many areas all have the purpose of upgrading seaside resorts in:
- Hygiene and Cleanliness
- Development and Management of
- Safety and Health Coverage
- Entertainment, Awareness and Environmental Education
The observation post where she is, the Foundation organizes a real cross-fertilization by sharing good practices of different actors and site managers.
For each track, a local committee is set up it is responsible for monitoring and evaluation of operations.
It always includes a representative of the Local Authority, the City, the Sponsor, Civil Protection, the Mohammed VI Foundation for the Protection of the Environment and other stakeholders Representative: Health, Youth and Sport, and Tourism Equipment.
The partnership agreement between local authorities, business partners and the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection resulted in 22 Blue Flag labels awarded in 2019 including a Marina at Saidia Med marina in the Oriental region :
Labeled beaches:
1. Achakar (Tanger-Asilah)
2. Aglou sidi moussa/Tiznit
3. Arekmane (Nador)
4. Ba-kacem (Tanger-Asilah)
5. Bouznika
6. Skhirate
7. El Moussafir/Dakhla
8. Essaouira
9. Foum loued / Laâyoune
10. Haouzia
11. Dalia /Fahs Anjra
12. Oued Aliane/Fahs-Anjra 13• Oued Laou/Tétouan
14• Oum labouir/Dakhla
15• Safi ville
16• Souiria lkdima/Safi
17• Station touristique de Saïdia
18• Cap Beddouza/Safi
19• Sidi Kankouch 1/Fahs Anjra,
20• Sidi Ifni
21• Imintourga (Mireleft) ;