Sustainable Cultural Tourism for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage in Laghouat City

Tourism plays an important role in the process of heritage conservation. The sustainable development of cultural tourism which seeks a balance between economic activities, social cohesion and the preservation of cultural resources, appears to be a prominent solution to achieve a tourism that sustains heritage in a suitable way. Laghouat is a city located in south of Algeria, where the Ksour are considered a fundamental element of culture and authenticity. Today these Ksour and especially Ksar Laghouat, is suffering from deterioration and neglect. The aim of this research is to explore the sustainable cultural tourism dimensions in Laghouat city in Algeria. Through a survey, it tried to examine the dynamics of cultural tourism and its potential impact on heritage preservation.