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Proposed geo-educational activities at the Sidi Bouzid geosite, Safi Province, Marrakech-Safi region, Morocco.

Authors :
El Hamidy, Mustapha
Errami, Ezzoura
Orionb, Nir
Source :
International Journal of Geoheritage & Parks; Jun2024, Vol. 12 Issue 2, p209-222, 14p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The Sidi Bouzid escarpment is one of the geosites that present high educational and tourism values in the Safi Province, extending for several kilometers along the Atlantic coast southwest of the city of Safi, Safi Province, Marrakech-Safi region, Morocco. It offers panoramic views over the town and the Atlantic Ocean, as well as a beautiful beach much frequented by holidaymakers. The sedimentary and paleontological information preserved in the rocks that form the escarpment makes a valuable contribution to paleobiogeographic and paleoclimatic interpretations and stratigraphic correlations on a regional and global scale. This paper focused on promoting and popularizing earth sciences among students at universities, research centers, colleges, schools, and the general public by developing an educational program adapted to the Sidi Bouzid geosite. Survey was employed to collect the data, the results of which was used to evaluate the effectiveness of the educational program. The results showed that the program had a significant impact on all visitor categories since it offered visitors a holistic view of how geological processes shaped the Earth, revealing the interconnections between many components of the Earth system (geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
25774441
Volume :
12
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Journal of Geoheritage & Parks
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178489126
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.03.003