Cooperation The people of El Khorbat have created the Association El Khorbat for the Integrated Development (A.E.D.I.) that has carried out several projects dedicated to conserve the Ksar and to improve the living conditions and the hygiene for its population. The projects count on the technical support and the economic help of different international institutions.

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DAILY ACTIVITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION A.E.D.I. - Preschool classes. - Female craft: embroider of shawls (taharuit) and weaving rugs. - Sometimes there are public festivals organized with music and theatre.

ALREADY FINISHED AND ONGOING PROJECTS FOR DEVELOPMENT
 

Dredge and reparation of the watering channel The irrigation channel of El Khorbat, which wasn't used since 1990 because of the lack, of maintenance, was completely repaired and cleaned out by the Association between 2004 and 2006, thanks to the financial help of the Town Hall of Barberà del Vallès, Spain.

Restoration of the entrance of the Ksar Akedim The monumental entrance of the Ksar El Khorbat Akedim was restored in 2004.

Construction of the Association premises The buildings of Association A.E.D.I. were constructed between 2005 and 2006 inside the Ksar El Khorbat Oujdid. They were built above ruins of an ancient house and in this way they contribute to the conservation of the monumental group. They offer space to organize trainings and crafts.

Exhibition about Ferkla oasis It is a travelling exposition that includes paintings of Rachid Bouskri and focuses on the palm grove as the central topic; also there are antiquities and maps given by the Museum of the Oasis. In June 2005 the exhibition was presented in the palace El Badi in Marrakech, thanks to the collaboration of the Ministry of Culture. SEE SOME PAINTINGS BY RACHID BOUSKRI

A septic canalisation system for the Ksar In order to improve the living conditions and the hygiene inside the Ksar, the Association caved a canalisation system in 2008 that leads the waste water to an aseptic sinkhole outside of the outer wall. This project was funded by the College of technical Architects of Barcelona through the Catalan Association Al Karia.   SEE THE WORKS

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Pavement of the streets of the Ksar The project funded by the College of technical Architects of Barcelona also included the paving of the streets in order to avoid the dust when there are desert winds and the mud when it's raining.

Recollection of waste The Association got a waist container from the City Council of Ferkla El Alia, but the Council doesn't empty it, so it's useless. Therefore A.E.D.I. is looking for other solutions for the waste problem. Perhaps there can be organized lightweight containers that can be dragged by mules or donkeys.

Restoration of the outer wall of the Ksar In 2009 has been restored the outer wall of the Ksar with a cover of clay and straw. This project is also funded by the College of technical Architects of Barcelona through the Catalan Association Al Karia. SEE THE WORKS