VOICED: Marrakesh palm groves up against tourism in Morocc

The video discusses the decline of Marrakesh's palm groves due to water scarcity and urbanization. Conservation efforts by the Muhammad 6 Foundation aim to restore the groves by planting new palm trees. However, increased demand for water from tourism and golf courses exacerbates the problem. A water treatment plant was opened to address these issues, but challenges remain as urbanization continues to threaten the groves.

What was the primary goal of the conservation program launched by the Muhammad 6 Foundation for the Environment?

• To relocate local residents

• To create new golf courses

• To plant 430,000 palm trees

• To build new tourist attractions

What has been a major factor in the decline of groundwater levels in Marrakesh?

• Increased agricultural activities

• Expansion of tourist attractions and golf courses

• Reduction in rainfall

• Industrial pollution

How have new developments affected the local residents of the palm groves?

• They have improved water availability

• They have led to more job opportunities in farming

• They have increased agricultural opportunities

• They have caused many locals to move away

What is the criticism mentioned regarding the spread of golf courses in Marrakesh?

• They improve local biodiversity

• They attract too many tourists

• They are considered an irrational use of resources

• They are too expensive to maintain

What measure did local authorities take in 2010 to address water scarcity?

• They increased water tariffs

• They opened a water treatment plant

• They reduced the number of golf courses

• They banned new hotel constructions