Sustainable Destination Management
Strategies in the OIC Member Countries
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Masar Ibrahim
Masar Ibrahim, a community-
based walking trail, was mainly
developed in Palestine, but with an
ambition to include the whole of
Abraham’s Path, through Egypt,
occupied Palestine, Turkey Syria,
and Iraq.
The Fatimid Culture Route
The Fatimid Culture Route
would place a focus on early
Islamic history and its influence
on the culture and architecture
of the Middle East and Northern
Africa.
Red Sea Tourism Corridor
The Red Sea is a divider and
also a connection between a
number of the OIC countries.
Since the opening of the Suez
Canal, it has become even
more critical than it was in
ancient times as a trading
route.
Trans-Saharan Trail
Based on the old Trans-Saharan
trade routes, this tourism corridor
connects northern African
countries with the Sub-Saharan
OIC countries. With a strong
association with caravans and
deserts, this corridor could offer a
strong message and branding.
Ibn Battuta’s Eastern Journey
Ibn Battuta was one of the most
distinguished Muslim explorers
and travelers. Born in Morocco
in the 13th century, he visited
most of the Islamic world,
including Central Asia, Southeast
Asia, South Asia, and China. This
corridor could have a strong
branding once formalized and
part of the UNWTO Maritime Silk
Road. It could be recommended
to include China in this corridor
to benefit from its healthy
economic muscle and travel
market.