Argan oil in Morocco is one of the most prestigious and well-known local products in the world. It is mainly used in cosmetics for its benefits and properties. But Marrakech Camel trips give you the opportunity to discover and enjoy it in its place of origin. Therefore, in this article, we explain what it is and, above all, what experiences you can live to know it in the first person.
What is Argan oil
The Argan tree, whose scientific name is Argania Spinosa, is a flowering plant endemic to the aridest areas of southern Morocco. Especially in the area between Tiznit and Essaouira. In fact, for its preservation, the Arganeraie Biosphere reserve was created, which stretches from the High Atlas to the valleys of the Souss and Massa rivers. It is to make a simile, like the olive tree for the Mediterranean civilization. Since its resources and uses are similar.
In this sense, the Argan Oil of Morocco is a very popular product. For example in Moroccan gastronomy, it is useful as a condiment. But undoubtedly, its great fame comes from its use in cosmetics, either in its pure state or in the composition of some products, such as serums or shampoos. Some of the benefits linked to this oil and often cited by experts are its body moisturizing capacity, its power to restore the skin’s hydrolipidic film, its healing function in burns or its effectiveness in soothing skin irritations.
How to enjoy Argan oil in Morocco
There are two main ways to know and enjoy Argan oil in Morocco. The first, through visits to cooperatives. And the second, through body treatments.
Visits to cooperatives
If you are interested in the ethnographic and cultural aspects of Argan oil in Morocco, the ideal is to take a visit to a local cooperative. Don’t forget that Unesco named the ‘Knowledge, techniques and practices linked to argan oil’ as Intangible Cultural Heritage. So getting to know its production first-hand is an enriching experience. In general, it is the women who know best how to extract the oil from the fruit. It is something they still do with traditional methods and by hand in many cases.
Spa treatments
If the Argan of Morocco is used in pure oil format, the effectiveness of the benefits is multiplied. For this reason, beauty centers specializing in treatments based on this product are springing up. For example, in Agadir, not only because in its surroundings there are large areas of Argania Spinosa. But also because this city is one of the most visited at the tourist level, especially by luxury travelers. Massages, hammam baths, or body masks are some of the many possibilities.
And whatever your chosen option, Marrakech Camel trips will take care of managing every last detail of your experience. Which you can add as a plus of great value to your trip. Especially if your holiday destination is in the south of the country.
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