A Sustainable Tourism

Ecolodge in Morocco

by Hassan Aboutayeb - Trento - December 14th 2010

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Sustainability in Atlas Kasbah

6 main criterias :• Water,

• Energy,

• Waste,

• Permaculture,

• Buying policy,

• Environmental and local Heritage Awareness of staff

and guests

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1.Water

• Information for the guests on how to save water

• Awareness of water consumption & effort to reduce it

• Waste bins in toilets for appropriate waste

• Regular checks of the leaks

• Housekeeping rules : towel & linen re-use program

• Water-saving devices

• Use of xeric gardens

• Waste water recycling for watering landscape

• Chemical-free cleaning of the Kasbah

• Chemical-free cleaning of the Swimming pool

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2. Energy

•Rigorous energy saving schemes

•Use of energy saving appliances and lighting

•Electricity from renewable energy sources

•All water heating from renewable energy sources

•Bioclimatic architecture,

•Energy efficient equipment in the kitchen

•Staff and Guests awareness programs

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3. Waste

•Use of alternatives for individually packaged or

disposable items

•Recycling of certain materials (plastic, glass, oil…)

•On-site compost bin for kitchen waste

4. Permaculture

Implementation of the 1st permaculture project

of Southern Morocco

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5.Buying Policy• Use of local seasonal produce

• Promoting local products

• Buying Eco-friendly products

• Eco-friendly & local amenities in the bathrooms

• Cooperation with local businesses and suppliers

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• Promotion of local heritage, crafts & argan products

• Eco-activities

• Staff awareness

6. Environmental & local Heritage

Awareness of staff and guests

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Photos

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Thank You

Hassan ABOUTAYEB - 14 December 2010

www.atlaskasbah.com