Rôle du patrimoine immatériel dans l’inclusion économique des femmes : cas de l’artisanat et du savoir- faire traditionnel dans la province de Tétouan

Abstract

In the north of Morocco, in Tetuan specifically, handicraft and knowledge related to local plants, as well as the mediterranean gastronomy are forms of a rich and diverse intangible cultural heritage. In this city, a member of the Creative Cities Network in crafts and folk arts of the UNESCO since 2017, local women play a major role in the process of transmitting this richness. However, the poverty and unemployment rate compels us to reconsider this intangible heritage, not only as a cultural manifestation, but also as a leverage for development and economic inclusion. In this article, we’re going to focus on a local solidarity market in Tetuán “SOUK CHAMALI”. a market dedicated to promoting this local knowledge by selling products of local women's cooperatives. The aim being to participate in the consolidation of the economic and social inclusion of local women while emphasizing regional disparities distinguishing Tetuan.