Initiated by the Chamber of Crafts of Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the glorious Feast of the Throne, this fair organized from July 26 to August 1, aims to promote and promote the products of the social and solidarity economy at the provincial level and to strengthen the capacities of local actors, through the encouragement of the marketing of cooperative products.
This event, which was kicked off by the wali of the Laâyoune-Sakia-El Hamra region, governor of the province of Laâyoune, Abdeslam Bekrate, and elected officials, is also intended to be a suitable platform for cooperatives, with a view to increasing their marketing capabilities and strengthening their contribution to socio-economic development.
In a statement to MAP, the president of the Chamber of Crafts of Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra, Mustapha Benlimam, stressed that this economic event brought together exhibitors representing cooperatives and artisans from the province of Laâyoune, noting that this The event is intended to be a space dedicated to the promotion and marketing of local products.
It constitutes, he continued, a platform for the exchange of experiences and expertise between cooperatives and an opportunity for artisans to market their products and improve their income.
For his part, the regional delegate of the Cooperation Development Office (ODCO), Abdelghani Akchate, indicated that cooperatives constitute a pillar for promoting the components of the social and solidarity economy for sustainable local development.
Mr. Akchate also noted that this event is marked by the organization of a series of training sessions to provide training, boost the actions of cooperatives and improve the marketing of their products.
This fair is organized in partnership with the municipality of Foum El Oued, and in coordination with the Regional Directorate of Crafts and the Social and Solidarity Economy and the Provincial Association of the Social and Solidarity Economy of Laâyoune.
The various stands show several craft trades, including leather goods, weaving, tapestry, silver jewelry, basketry, decoration and traditional sewing, in addition to local products, notably essential oils, cosmetic products and original and decorative gadgets.