Argan Forest, tea time at a Berbers family & Visit of an Argan cooperative.

4.8
(29 reviews)
Essaouira, Morocco

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: French

A large section of this walk takes you through an Argan forest. Argan trees are an endemic species only found in the south west of Morocco and a mythical emblem of the Essaouira region. This is a relatively easy walk suitable for people looking for a leisurely ramble.
Throughout the hike, the guide will give you useful insights into the ecology of these trees. You will thus be able to observe the different stages of a tree‛s life cycle until it reaches maturity; you will also learn about the many different products derived from the trees and their fruit as well as the beneficial impact on the local culture.
You will walk through a little village where there is a ‘Marabout‛ -or saint‛s temple- featuring elements dating back to the 16th century, and later you will be served tea at a Berber villager‛s and experience first-hand traditional Moroccan hospitality.
At the end of the walking tour, you will visit a women's cooperative where you will discover the secret of making the famous argan oil.

What's Included

Private transportation
Moroccan tea.
An experienced guide and tea on a farm with a Berber family.
Bottled water

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
G67P+FF8

El Baroudi Laboratory

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
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    Cooperative Marjana (ARGAN OIL)

    Walk takes you through an Argan forest. Argan trees are an endemic species only found in the south west of Morocco and a mythical emblem of the Essaouira region. This is a relatively easy walk suitable for people looking for a leisurely ramble. Visit a women's cooperative where you will discover the secret of making the famous argan oil.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Ecotourisme et Randonnées

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Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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