The Imlil valleys are an area of truly outstanding natural beauty, with a rich cultural heritage among the traditional Berber communities. What is particular impressive about the Local people have been fully incorporated into crucial decision-making processes to plan the various development initiatives in the area, such that its rich environmental and cultural resources are managed sensitively so that they can be experienced by future generations. This coming together of an educational organisation with the local communities is a significant model of sustainable development planning which other similar bodies could well emulate.

It is vital that the valleys of Imlil are conserved for future generations. This Award would recognise the high quality of collaboration and the nature of development planning that is being undertaken in the Imlil valleys.