Ramadan has begun in Morocco. It is a sacred period when people will fast for 29 or 30 consecutive days according to the lunar calendar.
Argan oil
Argan oil or argane oil is a vegetable oil produced from the kernels of the argan tree’s fruit. The argan tree is an emblematic tree found in the south of Morocco, in the Souss-Massa region.
This oil has been produced for centuries by the Berber women of this region. For centuries this oil has been used for culinary, cosmetic and medicinal purposes. Worldwide, it has only been used for about ten years.
Today argan oil is an essential product in cosmetics and medicine.
It is used to hydrate the skin, regenerate it and fight its aging. It is also used to moisturize the hair, make it stronger and more supple. This oil is perfect to tame curly hair. These virtues are recognized worldwide.
Argan oil contains vitamins A, C, E, it is antioxidant and contains fatty acids.
The argan oil used in cosmetics has virtues against hair loss, eczema, and skin dehydration.
It is also used in cooking. It is appreciated for preparing typical Moroccan dishes. This oil is very nutritious; Moroccans like to consume it in a mixture based on almonds and honey called amlou.
Argan oil is also recognized for its medicinal virtues. It has properties to repair the skin barrier, to heal wounds and also anti-inflammatory effects and possibly anti-cancer properties.
All these qualities make argan oil an exceptional product. Since 2009, at the request of Morocco, argan oil has been registered by the European Union as an agricultural product protected by a geographical indication. The practices and know-how associated with it are also registered on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The Moroccan Babouche
A babouche is a soft, comfortable leather shoe worn in the Arab-Muslim world. In Morocco the babouche has been worn for centuries. This traditional shoe has managed to transcend eras and find its place in the modern world.
Moroccan Pastry
The sweet delights that line Moroccan tables form an extraordinary mosaic of the senses.
Who is Katalleya?
Chiquie has decided to tell you about a perfumery that caught her attention, it is called Katalleya. This online shop is exceptional and you will understand it with what follows.
www.katalleya.com
Tangier, the Beautiful
Tangier is a city located in the northwest of Morocco. It is known for being the intersection between Europe and Africa, the meeting point between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea and between the West and the East. It is a city rich in history and coveted.
Fes – The great imperial city of Morocco
Fes, an age-old city, knows how to preserve its deep personality while opening up to modernism.
Agriculture – Agriculture in Morocco
Agriculture is a very important economic sector in Morocco. Its performance varies significantly from year to year depending on climatic conditions, and even those of the economy as a whole.
Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen is a city located in the northwest of Morocco in the mountainous ranges of the Rif. The name of the city comes from the Berber achawen, meaning “the horns”, because of the mountainous peaks that dominate and surround it. The town is built at 600 m above sea level at the foot of the …
