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Dar Abu Hassan Guest HouseSustainable Tourism Dar Abu Hassan Guest House helps tourists engage with the ancient farming, cooking and cultural practices in the stunning village of Battir, Palestine.
FreezeMOrganic Food and Agriculture With their startup FreezeM, three Israeli scientists are making it easier for factories to produce sustainable animal feed from protein-rich flies.
Lebanese Organization for Green SchoolsResource efficiency and sustainable waste management
Dattes et MielOrganic Food and Agriculture Dattes et Miel is contributing 100 percent natural dates and honey to the Algerian food scene from its compact shopfront in Algiers.
Domaine Saint-AugustinSustainable Tourism Visit Domaine Saint-Augustin in the Souk Ahras region of Algeria to see vital community restoration and preservation initiatives for ancient ruins.
Refuge de l'AssekremSustainable Tourism Visitors can discover the stunning Hoggar Mountains and experience timeless local hospitality in southern Algeria.
Travel Guides
Algeria. Discover great ecofriendly accommodation options, exciting off-the-radar attractions and the tasty Algerian cuisine
Egypt. Egypt is as rich in gastronomy as it is in culture and history, find our Switchers’ top tips on what to eat and where.
Jordan. Discover Jordan’s impressive array of ecolodges and camps. Find out Switchers' top tips on what to do when visiting.
Lebanon. Check out our Switchers’ recommandations on what to do, what to eat and where to find one-of-a-kind sustainable and fair souvenirs.
Morocco. Discover our four-day itinerary focused around Marrakech, as well as more out-of-the-way places to stay if you have more time.
Tunisia. Sustainable entrepreneurs offer you lodgings to explore Tunisia’s varied attractions, from the pulsating city to the remote desert.
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An energy efficient solution in a city’s forgotten spaces
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Irbid, Jordan
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Organic waste is a resource, not an enemy
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Fez, Morocco
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