EXOTIC FLORA OF GUADELOUPE

A la fois dense et luxuriante, la nature regorge de splendeurs et variétés florales à découvrir.

La situation insulaire de la Guadeloupe lui permet de posséder plus de 2700 catégories de plantes à fleurs dont plus de 100 variétés d'orchidées, 270 fougères différentes, et pas moins de 340 espèces d'arbres.

La Mangrove


La mangrove est un marais très répandu sur l’archipel. Elle se constitue de plusieurs espèces de palétuviers qui se développent en formant des racines entremêlées, creusant la vase pour remonter à la surface de l'eau. Les palétuviers ont la faculté de retenir le sel de la mer dans leurs feuilles. Lors de vos excursions en nature vous apercevrez des îlots de palétuviers Rizophora mangles (rouges), Conocarpus Erectus (gris), Avicenia (noirs) et Laguncularia Racemoca (blanc). Il faut savoir que cet écosystème contribue à la survie des mammifères marins. Son environnement biologique accueille une multitude d'être vivant tel que le Crabe à barbe, le Bernard l'ermite, les Huitres de palétuviers ou encore les Papillons de savane. En son sein un large réseau de bioressources marines participe à la reproduction d'espèces menacées et rares.
La mangrove sert de refuge également aux oiseaux sédentaires comme la Poule d'eau, le Héron, la Frégate, aux oiseaux migrateurs comme la Sterne Royale qui viennent s'y reposer avant de poursuivre leurs voyages.

La Forêt

Vous apprécierez sans conteste sa densité, une nature sauvage presque vierge offrant les plus merveilleuses espèces végétales qui s'étendent sur plus de 17 300 hectares.

Lors de vos randonnées vous découvrirez l'Acomat boucan un arbre d'une robuste exemplaire utilisé dans le temps pour fumer les gibiers, le Palétuvier jaune réputé pour être imputrescible, le Gommier blanc identifiable par son délicat parfum de bonbon, le Marbri ou encore bois bander reconnu

pour ces vertus aphrodisiaques. Sur la Grande-Terre, vous pourrez retrouver les arbres en fleurs, nous pourrons citer le Bougainvillier, le Flamboyant Amoureux des fleurs, vous ne serez pas déçus de votre séjour en Guadeloupe.

Il existe d'innombrables variétés d'orchidées, la plus connue la Vanille, fleurs tropicales comme la Rose de porcelaine, l'Alpina, le Balisier, l'Anthorium voire l'Oiseau du paradis, l'Héliconia, et plantes

comme la Fougère ou le Banbou. La Guadeloupe possède aussi ses espèces de champignon, à ne dévorer qu'avec les yeux car impropres à la consommation.

Tant des sites naturels sont à découvrir: Des cascades d'une beauté inouïe citons les Chutes du Carbet un lieu incontournable en Guadeloupe, mais aussi les rivières d'eau douce, les bains de vapeur dans lesquelles vous pourrez vous baigner dans une atmosphère qui tutoie la féérie.

Les Savanes

Ces petites zones semi-arides sont composées d'arbres rabougris aux allures de bonzaï et de rochers parfois couverts de mousses ou de lichens. Vous y trouverez également des cultures ananas sauvages.

Pas moins d'une vingtaine de site à explorer en Guadeloupe, Vous en aurez des photos à montrer à vos proches.

Rural tourism: the valuation of territories

The development of rural tourism is based on projects to develop the territories. Result of local initiatives, it is accompanied by cultural dynamics and the involvement of many actors. Abroad, rural tourism falls primarily in the context of development aid to help in the fight against poverty. 


In France 

Rural tourism is characterized by an offer from a wide variety of both private providers but also local authorities, wishing to exploit their territories. As such, it involves work on regional identity. In addition, the development of rural tourism needs to seek growth themes and offer a variety of entertainment. 

Regarding the reception, the trend in recent years has resulted in an increase in the number of accommodation and food (bed & breakfast tables and campsites, farm inns ...) units, parallel to larger structures such as holiday villages. 

In terms of activities, besides the cultural component is essentially the enhancement of the environment that creates a dynamic (development of hiking trails, greenways, for example) and the complementarity with specific characteristic activities regions (climbing, equestrian tourism in particular). 

According to the Permanent Conference of Rural Tourism (CPTR), the needs of travelers are in favor of rural tourism as it creates a break from the stresses of urban life, contributes to healing and creating links with the host country. 

Urbanization continues to encroach on areas rich in plant and animal diversity. Urban pressure increases particularly in fragile areas, especially in the plain of Alsace, the Rhone Valley, Western Brittany and the Mediterranean coast. Therefore, the development of territories is accompanied by specific actions to preserve natural areas. 

The Permanent Centres of Initiatives for the Environment (EIPC), numbering 74 in all of France, are associations serving the regions. 
They work with local stakeholders and implement priority actions that showcases local heritage and taking into account the preservation of natural environments. 

Examples of actions: creation of discovery nature trails and heritage accommodation spaces (exhibits, nature trails), implementation of outputs ecotourists ... 

In 2002, it was created in 2000 the "Network of Great Sites of France" which includes twenty sites throughout the French territory. The aim is to draw up a joint development project and land management in a sustainable development perspective. 

Some benchmarks for rural tourism in France :
  • The campaign is the first tourist area frequented by the French in number of stays (36% in 2001), but the second in number of overnight stays (32% in 2001), following the coastline. 
  • Foreign customers has doubled between 1990 and 1998 most represented nationalities are: British, German and Dutch. In addition, spending by non-resident tourists are on average almost double those of the French. 
  • The seasonal effect has little impact since attendance is steady throughout the year. 
  • The Paris region are over-represented (34% of schools in rural areas in 2000 against 26% all areas combined). 
  • The country is the place where we went most to be with family or friends. 
Source: CPTR 
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Agadir Ida Outanane: Rural tourism a major asset

It is obvious that the capital of the Souss is a priority, a resort of choice, a quintessential attraction pole. Its bay rises to the forefront among the most exclusive bays on the planet. Its climate sparkles leniency year round and back enchants visitors of all stripes. So far, it has only put the package on this resort gives at promotion, but are more concerned about the potential ecotourism opportunities which contains high scale. This is in line with the revitalization of this potential that the Regional Council Souss Massa Draa and the Network of Rural Tourism Development (RDTR) held last Thursday, a meeting dedicated to rural tourism. Several institutional stakeholders, professionals and association members have indicated to the rich debate around this segment of tourism, including the Regional Delegate of Tourism, responsible for the regional tourism SMD Council, the President of RDTR, the

representative of CRT the presidents of several CPT, President of the Association of Country Tourist Home Ida Outanane, representatives of some tourism development associations, carriers of tourism projects in the region as well as journalists from the national and regional press . The meeting was chaired by Mr. Philippe Voisenet, managing director of the NGO International Tourism Sans Frontières (TSF), and tourism consultant and lecturer at the University Lyon 2 and IAE Toulouse. On this occasion, has created a climate of exchange and sharing relevant, between local actors in rural tourism in order to best practices for tourism development in rural areas and building partnership opportunities between operators, funders and associations active in this area. Indeed, Tourism Sans Frontières (TSF) is an NGO whose mission is to encourage and support the sustainable tourism development in disadvantaged areas. In Morocco, TSF has been working since 2007 on various areas of the Souss Massa Draa region. TSF supports and territories with real tourist potential but can not claim to be rural tourist destinations themselves. After presenting an overview of the history of rural tourism in Morocco, Philippe Voisenet emphasized the complementarity between seaside tourism, cultural tourism of the imperial cities and rural tourism which is a third pillar to strengthen the product of the other two . This type of tourism must ensure a sustainable approach that necessarily requires the involvement of professional actors alongside governments. However, rural tourism suffers from lack of structure professionals, hence the specificity of RDTR who plays the role of interface between professionals among themselves and with local authorities. Thus, it is possible to implement a range of quality accommodation and restaurants as well as recreational and entertainment activities. This offer is a compelling requirement to convert waypoints real destination room. This mission that RDTR has set a target among other perfectly meets the expectations that participants vis-à-vis the Network. Added to this is support in marketing. The tricolor He therefore reminded that RDTR should be a lever for tourism development highlighting the specifics of each project in each province: competitive advantages, potential natural, cultural, historical ... 


Marketing will be based on this differentiation as was presented during the day as part of the strategy for e-marketing. With this, it is to promote the region via a website and transform a request for information to book. A graphic has been developed for this purpose. Also, the participants expressed the need to promote and market the products of rural tourism internationally including through effective participation in various international exhibitions such as the case of the region of Marrakech. Needless to say, finally, that the expansion of tourism which travel the world provide a special interest should rise inexorably for the fortification of basic infrastructure (access, public facilities, ecological preservation, security ...) 

This meeting resulted in a proposed partnership between the NGO and RDTR Tourism Without Borders, especially at the parts support, training and coaching and the participants expressed their commitment to the proposed partnership. They likewise emphasized the importance of working together with all stakeholders to address several needs such as identification of supply, support local Relay ... READ MORE



RURAL TOURISM

Country Tourist Home 

Since 2001, tourism has been established as a priority and dynamic sector in the strategy for economic and social development of the Kingdom of MOROCCO and hence rural tourism was included among the niches and develop. 

In this perspective, a study of the Development Strategy of Rural Tourism was conducted by the Moroccan Tourism Engineering Company and recommended the following: 
  • The establishment of conditions that foster stays in rural areas in order to maximize it direct tourism spending 
  • The organization of rural tourism offer around the concept of "Country Tourist Home" (PAT). 
From 2004 to today, nine agreements for the establishment of different PAT were signed and three more ready to sign with public partners. Budgetary contributions earmarked for the implementation of these PAT exceed MDH 320 that induce private investments of about 645 million dirhams. These investments will eventually in 2015 to reach 27,800 ecotourism beds (11,370 in 2009) in the form of cottages, inns, guest house, camping, etc and generate about 19,000 jobs (8,460 in 2009) through the implementation of the various components of the PAT (see summary table attached). The mission of rural tourism development (PAT) is an activity that encompasses all aspects related to the development of industry: 
  • Spatial training 
  • Regulatory information and promotion
Thus, the country is divided into eight major themes Country, namely: 
  1. Member countries Rifains including parts of Chefchaouen, Al Hoceima, Taza, Tetouan 
  2. Country Beni Iznassen and Morocco Oriental covering the hinterland of Saidia and mines and landscapes of the area jrada.
  3. Member countries of the Cédraie - Middle Atlas forests covering lakes Ifrane Khénifra, Sefrou, El Hajeb and Boulmane 
  4. Member countries of the Atlantic Plain that extends between Larache and Safi 
  5. Member countries of the High Atlas includes the parties (i) Central Provinces around Azilal and Beni Mellal (ii) Eastern Highlands around Imilchil and (iii) covering the western Al Haouz Province, of Chichester and part of Taroudant 
  6. The Land of Desert and Oasis: Ouarzazate, Zagora, SN partly Figuig, Tata 
  7. Countries of the argan tree, including parts of Ida Outanane, Chtouka Aït Baha, Taroudant, Tiznit and Hinterland of Essaouira 
  8. Member countries of the Desert Atlantic on the entire Southern Provinces (Tan-Tan, Dakhla, ...) 
objectives 

Two types of goals are linked to the national plan, namely: 

Strategic objectives consist of: 
  • The structure of supply and tourism demand in rural areas for the creation of entire destinations 
  • Rebalancing and the geographical distribution of tourism development 
  • The confortation and diversification of products offered by our resorts and cultural destinations
Related approach "Country" objectives consist of: 
  • The combined efforts and convergence of actions of the various stakeholders in the value for money 
  • The creation and diversification of employment opportunities 
  • The promotion and development of social infrastructure 
  • The alternative income generation and reducing the effects of poverty 
  • The preservation and enhancement of natural and cultural resources 
Composantes

The structuring of the offer, through this national plan, revolves around several key components or areas which include: 
  • Accommodation: increasing the capacity of tourist facilities by upgrading and creating a suitable tourist accommodation 
  • Circuits: reinforcement, landscaping, lighting and signage tours and rural roads for tourism 
  • Animation: development of interpretive centers, development of natural events, craft, cultural, historical sites, and organizing specific event to diversify the tourism offer, extending the length of stay of tourists 
  • Products niche: developing new tourism products around activities such as mountain climbing, rock climbing, paragliding, hunting and fishing tourism etc. 
  • Environment and Heritage: environmental preservation and rehabilitation of heritage 
  • Local products: value to local agricultural and craft products, increase the economic impact on local communities and facilitate the sale of these products (argan oil, honey, cheese, dates 
  • Training and support to improve the quality of service attribute of the tourism chain (lodging, guide ...) for better customer satisfaction 
  • Home, Information and Promotion: Develop a showcase of the country to welcome tourists and provide a taste of the natural assets, cultural and tourism in the region, its specific nature, its richness and diversity and through the creation of the home country 
  • Accompanying measures: establishment of associations of owners of accommodation, tour guides, the association of PAT and all tourism professionals. From 2004 to the present day new partnership agreements for the establishment of different PAT were signed and others in preparation and during diagnosis.

Nomads Land / Anergui Travel award at the 3rd edition of the Mountain festival in Paris.

The agency Eventiz in partnership with Météo France held last October 25 in Paris, the 3rd edition of the festival of the Mountain. Event bringing together key players in the French tourism in the mountains this year with the presence of Tourist Morocco, Spain, Italy and Californie.Lors traditional evening Awards Talent mountain that reward stations, businesses, initiatives, men or women entrepreneurs who have distinguished themselves through their work and / or involvement in favor of the mountain, Land Mobile / Anergui Travel, Moroccan agency specializing in trips 'nature', was awarded the Prize Mountain Eco Friendly for its ecotourism project in the Moroccan Atlas.

NOMADS LAND, created by Lahcen & Marie Agoujil chose from the outset to move towards ecotourism, and offer treks and stays attached to the traditional friendly activities of people, culture, environment, and source of financial benefits at local.Terres Nomads has preserved valley Anergui both in terms of natural and cultural heritage by creating a traditional family run Ecolodge valley. She also managed to integrate people in the course of his travels through training mule and cooks, hiring local guides, lunches and homestay, direct sale of handicrafts ... In 2004, Land Mobile created Anergui Association (www.anergui.org) to help local communities to finance micro-projects for sustainable development and pays him 2% of its margin annuelle.Toutes these actions strengthen the commitment of Nomads Land for tourism sustainable and responsible in Morocco.

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Morocco, a country very kind!

Nature in Morocco is at hand. Desert, mountain, valley and sea, the country has everything to offer for lovers of green! 

Hikers of all levels will survey pleased the Moroccan mountains. Top soft altitudes Rif, cliffs flowing into the Mediterranean make this magical region uncrowded. 

The lakes are full of trout anglers expect it. Most athletes will meet the challenges of the Middle and High Atlas walking, biking and paragliding, to make climbing, canyoning and caving. Vertices can reach 4000 m. Ifrane, Morocco little Switzerland can surprise with its summer freshness, its snows in winter and treks typical "mule-ski." 


Nothing more indescribable than staying close to the desert: heading Ouarzazate to explore
its vastness ETDE colors. night, prefer camping in the desert, the mountain refuge, and everywhere, the cottage homestay for an unforgettable and authentic encounters. They are at the heart of the Moroccan identity as palm trees, argan oil, honey its lavender. 

Facing the Atlantic, the bay of turquoise water Dakhla enchant you! you rub migratory birds and flamingos. 

In Morocco, all tastes are in nature!

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