The “Practical Workshops” of FEMG and EEMGC Master GEGE 1st year and GC 2nd year

As part of the practical illustration of the courses “Disturbed Natural Systems” & “Ecology and Sustainable Development” for respectively the 1st-year students of the Master “Environmental Engineering and Water Management” and the 2nd-year engineering students in civil engineering, a field trip was carried out on January 29 and 30, 2020.

The first day was dedicated to the study of the Moulay Bousselham lagoon (Merja Zerga), a wetland essential to the balance of ecosystems.

The various components of the lagoon’s biodiversity were reviewed, commented on and analyzed with constant reference to the lessons taught. The rest of the day was devoted to a visit to the archaeological site of “Lexus”, a city founded by the Phoenicians in the 12th century BC and one of the oldest urban centers of the western Mediterranean. The site curator explained to the civil engineering students the construction, planning, design and use techniques of the components of this ancient Phoenician city.

The second day was devoted to a visit to the Tangier Marina where the students were welcomed by the President of SAPT (Société d’Aménagement du Port de Tanger-ville) who noted that the port of Tangier-ville is among the major projects contributing to establishing the city of the strait as a chosen destination for pleasure boating and cruise tourism internationally and particularly in the Mediterranean basin. A presentation of “Tanja Marina Bay” by the SAPT Marketing and Strategic Intelligence Director was given, followed by a visit to the “marine” museum, as well as a presentation of the rehabilitation and enhancement program for the ancient ramparts.

The students were also able to visit the Marina conversion construction site, a project that perfectly embodies the slogan “Return the port to the city, unite the port and the city”. Explanations were provided by the engineers responsible for the project and by the site divers. A fruitful exchange between students and engineers then focused on the methodologies used in this conversion.

Ultimately, a visit to the operational part of the Marina pleasure port took place, detailing the technical aspects of its on-shore and off-shore components presented by the Port Director, who also provided an overview of the history of the works, the developments carried out and the work in progress to return the marine domain to the people of Tangier and make this city an unmissable destination for pleasure boating and cruise tourism in the Mediterranean basin.

We would like to warmly thank all our partners for the excellent welcome, the time given, the precise explanations provided and the fruitful exchanges with our students.

See you very soon for the next edition!