Farida Ouzdi

PhD in Geography, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco

*Corresponding Author: Farida Ouzdi, PhD in Geography, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco.

Received: April 27, 2026; Published: June 25, 2026

Abstract

Traditional agriculture has been the foundation of agricultural civilizations in the Dades Oasis throughout history. And the agricultural relies on the use of traditional agricultural methods and practices that are passed down through generations. Traditional agriculture focuses on cultivating crops in open fields using natural soils, and surface water resources are the main source of irrigation. Traditional agriculture is one of the most important farming patterns, used to produce a wide range of food crops and medicinal plants. Despite the challenges they face in light of modern technological developments, they still play a key role in ensuring food security for some local communities, and represent an essential part of the agricultural identity in many regions of Morocco. Through this study, agriculture in the Dades Oasis, which is located in southeastern Morocco, will be discussed and the main challenges it faces, with reference to possible ways to develop it in light of climate variability and the challenges of modernization.

Keywords: Agriculture; Dades Oasis; Challenges; Development

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Citation

Citation: Farida Ouzdi. “Agriculture in Dades Oasis Problems and Development Strategy". Acta Scientific Nutritional Health 10.6 (2026): 12-17.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2026 Farida Ouzdi.This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.