Ksar Ait Benhaddou LA21 Project     The Ksar Ait Benhaddou is situated on the south foot of the Atlas montain chain. It has a population of 700 inhabitants and receives 130,000 visitors per year. It was founded in the 11 th century. The Ksar is on the UNESCO list of World Culturage Heritage. However, the Ksar is suffering deterioration with the risk of loosing its unique cultural values forever. UNDP Morocco together with the Moroccan Ministry of Culture and UNESCO have been supporting the preservation of the Ksar Ait Benhaddou for many years. In 2003, UNDP requested the support of the Moroccan National LA 21 Programme to strengthen local community participation in the preservation of the site. An environmental profile was prepared. On November 29 and 30 2003, a Local Consultation was organised to discuss the following issues: Promotion of tourism to benefit cultural heritage conservation, Access to basic services and social integration. This Local Consultation attended by all those concerned with the preservation and the sustainable management of the site, led to the adoption of the Ksar Ait Benhaddou Preservation Pact. Project Contact Mr. Monceyf Fadili Coordinateur National Programme Agenda 21 Local Ministère de l'Aménagement du Territoire, de l'Eau et de l'Environnement Quartier administratif Rue Ouarzazate Rabat-Chellah, Maroc Tel: (+212) 37 76 22 28/35 Fax: (+212) 37 76 22 28 E-mail: fadili.m@iam.net.ma