King Mohammed VI expressed firm commitment to make the Sahara an engine of development at the regional and continental levels through, inter alia, tapping into its maritime potential. In this respect, “Morocco has this year completed the demarcation of its maritime boundaries and incorporated them into its legislation, in keeping with international law,” said the King in a speech on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the Green March. He noted in this connection that the Atlantic coast to the south of the Kingdom, bordering the Moroccan Sahara, will serve as an area for the achievement of economic complementarity as well as continental and international prominence. He also highlighted the prominent place of the fishing sector and its role in boosting the region’s economy. “This would also give fresh impetus to the Plan Halieutis, making it a strategic pillar for revitalizing the tourism sector, turning the region into a prominent destination for beach tourism,” he said.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 07, 2020 22:07 UTC