Cooperation
The
people of El Khorbat carried out several projects dedicated to conserve the Ksar and to improve the living
conditions and the hygiene for its population. The projects count on the technical support and the economic help of
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DAILY ACTIVITIES
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ALREADY FINISHED AND ONGOING PROJECTS FOR DEVELOPMENT
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Dredge and reparation of the watering channel
The irrigation channel of El Khorbat,
which wasn't used since 1990 because of the lack, of maintenance, was completely
repaired and cleaned out between 2004 and 2006, thanks to the financial help of
the Town Hall of Barberà del Vallès, Spain.
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Restoration of the entrance of the Ksar Akedim
The monumental entrance of the Ksar El Khorbat Akedim was restored in 2004. |
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Construction of the cooperative
A cooperative was constructed between 2005 and 2006 inside
the Ksar El Khorbat Oujdid. It was built above ruins of an ancient house and in this way they contribute to the conservation
of the monumental group. They offer space to organize trainings and crafts. |
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Exhibition about Ferkla oasis
It is a travelling exposition that includes paintings of Rachid Bouskri
and focuses on the palm grove as the central topic; also there are antiquities and maps given by the Museum of the Oasis.
In June 2005 the exhibition was presented in the palace El Badi in
Marrakech, thanks to the collaboration of the Ministry of Culture.
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PAINTINGS BY RACHID BOUSKRI |
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A septic canalisation system for the Ksar
In order to improve the living conditions and the hygiene inside the Ksar,
a canalisation system was caved in 2008 that leads the waste water to an aseptic sinkhole outside of the outer wall.
This project was funded by the College of technical Architects of Barcelona through the Catalan Association Al Karia.
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Pavement of the streets of the Ksar
The project funded by the College of technical Architects of Barcelona also included the paving of the streets in order to
avoid the dust when there are desert winds and the mud when it's raining. |
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Restoration of the outer wall of the Ksar
In 2009 has been restored the outer wall of the Ksar
with a cover of clay and straw. This project is also funded by the College of technical Architects of Barcelona through the
Catalan Association Al Karia.
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In 2010 the Association El Khorbat
for Patrimony and Sustainable Development has been created to
go on in conservation of the life in the Ksar and developing the economy of
it's inhabitants through the ecotourism.
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