POTENTIAL OF THE GUELMIM-OUED NOUN REGION
The Guelmim-Oued Noun region is a land of promise for investors, entrepreneurs, and project developers seeking a territory with strong potential. Thanks to its strategic geographic location, the diversity of its natural resources, and its growing human capital, it offers an ideal environment for sustainable, inclusive, and innovative investments.
TOURISM SECTOR: BETWEEN DESERT, OCEAN AND CULTURE
The natural and cultural wealth of Guelmim-Oued Noun constitutes a major lever for tourism development.
Opportunities :
- Creation of guesthouses, eco-lodges, and specialized travel agencies
- Investment in sustainable and landscape-integrated accommodation infrastructure
- Enhancing tangible and intangible heritage
AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK FARMING: A TRADITION TO MODERNIZE
Oasis agriculture (date palms, prickly pear) and pastoralism are deeply rooted in the territory.
Areas of development:
- Sustainable irrigation and groundwater utilization
- Development of value chains (prickly pear oil, camel milk, medicinal plants)
- Encouraging local agri-food processing
SOCIAL AND SOLIDARITY ECONOMY: AN INCLUSIVE MODEL TO SUPPORT
The associative and cooperative fabric is dynamic, particularly in the fields of crafts, agri-food and the environment.
Opportunities :
- Structuring of supply chains (argan oil, weaving, natural cosmetics)
- Development of fair trade circuits and regional e-commerce platforms
- Technical training and support for professional development
FISHING AND FISHERIES RESOURCES: A COASTLINE RICH IN OPPORTUNITIES
The Atlantic coastline of the region (Sidi Ifni, Tan-Tan) is one of the most abundant in fish in Morocco. It offers considerable potential for fishing, seafood processing, and related industries.
Opportunities :
- Investment in the seafood industry (canning, freezing, filleting)
- Development of cooperatives and export processing units
- Construction of logistics infrastructure: warehouses, cold storage facilities, wholesale markets
RENEWABLE ENERGIES: A LAND OF FUTURE FOR SOLAR AND WIND POWER
The region has exceptional sunshine (more than 300 days a year) and vast, available spaces, making it a favorable location for energy projects.
Current/planned projects:
- Industrial zones dedicated to green energy
- Public-private partnerships for green electricity production
- Creation of eco-industrial clusters