Near East and North Africa

In this region, 9 agricultural heritage sites were designated so far in 5 countries: 1 in Algeria, 3 in Morocco, 3 in Tunisia, 1 in United Arab Emirates and 1 in Egypt.

To view the list of designated and proposed systems per country, click on the photo. Don't miss visiting each designated system's dedicated webpages to discover more information, photos, videos, news, and stories.

Algeria

Designated sites
Ghout Oasis system El Oued	2011

Egypt

Designated sites
Siwa Oasis	2016

Morocco

Designated sites
Oases System in Atlas Mountains	2011
Argan-based agro-sylvo-pastoral system within the area of Ait Souab-Ait and Mansour	2018
The ksour of Figuig: oasis and pastoral culture around the social management of water and land	2022

Tunisia

Designated sites
Gafsa Oases	2011
Hanging gardens from Djebba El Olia	2020
Ramli agricultural system in the lagoons of Ghar El Melh	2020

United Arab Emirates

Designated sites
Al Ain and Liwa Historical Date Palm Oases, United Arab Emirates	2015