Sunset Over the Sands of Merzouga: Elmannaee Visits Timbuktu Resort

Sunset Over the Sands of Merzouga: Al-Mannai Visits Timbuktu ResortOn the sidelines of the Second International Conference on Heritage, Languages, and Tourism held in the city of Errachidia, Dr.Reda Elshalfy , President of the International Center for Tourism, Environment, and Heritage, and Dr. Abdelaty Elmannaee Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Afro-Asian Foundation for Medical Tourism and Environmental Therapy, paid an inspection visit to the Timbuktu Hotel and Environmental Therapy Resort.

The delegation was welcomed by the resort’s founder and director, Mr. Moati Al-Tayek, who guided the guests on a tour of the resort’s facilities and provided a detailed overview of the resort’s history since its establishment in 1998, as well as the therapeutic and tourism services it offers.

He highlighted the long-standing reputation of Merzouga’s therapeutic sands, known for centuries for their healing properties and their effectiveness in treating various conditions, including rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis, in addition to rehabilitation and relaxation therapies based on the thermal and physical properties of the sands.

The delegation spent sunset time at the resort, enjoying the atmosphere and visiting the sand therapy treatment areas. At the conclusion of the visit, Dr. Al-Mannai and Dr. رضا الشلفي expressed their gratitude to Mr. Moati Al-Tayek for the warm welcome and generous hospitality.

This visit comes within the framework of ongoing cooperation among experts and institutions working in the field of medical and environmental tourism, aiming to enhance the exchange of expertise and explore the potential of traditional and complementary healing resources for tourism and medical development in the region.