Type

Journal Article

Author(s)

Sobczak, K.

Title

CHANGES IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND MIGRATION IN SOUTHERN MOROCCO–EXAMPLE OF THE MHAMID OASIS

Year

2008

Journal

Miscellanea geographica

Vol (No), pp

(13), 239-250

Abstract

The subject of the article is an analysis of changes in the environment and economy of oases in southern Morocco, on the basis of a case study of Mhamid. The conclusions are that water investments carried out in the Draa Valley intensified the desertification process. This is exemplified by a stronger aeolian deflation, worsening living conditions of the population, limiting of arable areas and finally, migration. Paradoxically, because of desertification, the region has a chance to develop economically because the newly created sand dunes fields stimulate development of tourism.

Citation

Sobczak, K. (2008). “CHANGES IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND MIGRATION IN SOUTHERN MOROCCO–EXAMPLE OF THE MHAMID OASIS.” Miscellanea geographica(13): 239-250.
URL : http://www.migracje.uw.edu.pl/publikacje/changes-in-the-environment-and-migration-in-southern-morocco-example-of-mhamid-oasis/