They are know-how relating to the civilizations and traditions that have developed over time and have gradually shaped the experiences of these peoples. The socio-economic development has also been greatly influenced by these people whether they were farmers or artisans.
Culinary food practices show a profound knowledge of religion and are deeply embedded in many countries, especially in agriculture, however, comparatively few people have attached importance to this issue. This demonstrates that the neglect of culinary traditions and their development can affect a vital element in tourism development.
However it is important to ask a few questions to enable a prospective comparative study:
- How important is the culinary tradition within a national heritage?
- What can governments, municipalities, regions and cities do to develop and identify this culinary heritage?
- Will this heritage, often excluded from tourism policy issues, now be supported by institutions in order to prevent its disappearance?
- What measures are needed so that Moroccan cuisine which is internationally well known and recognized can continue to be seen as world heritage and an essential part of Moroccan culture?
- Finally, how to increase awareness the gastronomic and culinary Moroccan heritage so that it plays an even greater part in the promotion of tourist destinations, in line with other issues relating to cultural heritages such as the arts, crafts and so on.
It is therefore important that the culinary culture should maintain its place in the country's heritage and be an important part of it. Parents should encourage their children to eat local and regional dishes instead of sandwiches and fast food. One must learn to taste the dishes of our great grandmothers. Everyone should be involved in the promotion of this ancient art.