Towards Rural Landscape Planning, the Importance of Heritage Preservation in Oases in Mediterranean Countries – Case Studies : Siwa Oasis (Egypt), Ghardania Oasis (Algeria), Gafsa Oasis (Tunisia) and Figuig Oasis (Morocco)

Authors

• Mouatassim Souad
• Anouk den Ouden
• Özge Özden

Publication Date

2026

Abstract

As for this paper, it intends to evaluate the status of conservation of Mediterranean oases such as Siwa of Egypt, Ghardaia of Algeria, Gafsa of Tunisia, and evaluate Figuig of Morocco. The purpose is to outline the measures and recommendations that can be included in practice in order to reconsider heritage protection in Figuig with references to other oases. Hence, in this study, it analyses the main problems and solutions concerning heritage management based on the analysis of the literature and comparison of different cases. Thus, the results highlight the importance of sustaining the involvement of the local communities, the proper farming techniques, the promotion of eco-tourism, and the effective use of modern technologies for the preservation of the cultural and geographical identity of the oasis. Therefore, the aim of this research is to establish the measures on which the sustainability and preservation of the Figuig oasis could be addressed and handed down to the next generations.

DOI

10.14456/jucr.2026.15

First Page

252

Last Page

271

Recommended Citation

Souad, Mouatassim; den Ouden, Anouk; and Özden, Özge (2026) "Towards Rural Landscape Planning, the Importance of Heritage Preservation in Oases in Mediterranean Countries – Case Studies : Siwa Oasis (Egypt), Ghardania Oasis (Algeria), Gafsa Oasis (Tunisia) and Figuig Oasis (Morocco)," Journal of Urban Culture Research: Vol. 32, Article 16.
DOI: 10.14456/jucr.2026.15
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/jucr/vol32/iss1/16