International Day of Argania

Follow the step-by-step process of how argan oil is made. 1. Collecting -picture of women collecting fruits under an argan tree 2. Drying - picture of dried fruits 3. Pulping the nut to get the kernel - picture of nuts, kernels and seeds that look like almonds 4. Crush the kernel to get its precious almond - picture of a woman crushing the kernel with a small hammer on a big stone while seated on the floor, and obtaining a seed 5. Roasting almonds if it is intended to be used as edible oil - picture of a woman toasting seeds in form of almonds in a big pan. 6. Grinding the almond by using a hand mill to form an oily dough - picture of a woman pressing the seeds with a hand mill on the floor and a dense liquid running around it. 7. Kneading the dough and mixing with water for hours - picture of a woman kneading a mix of dough and water. 8. Draining the oil from the mixture - picture of 2 women filtering the oil to a plastic bottle 9. Storing till layers are created and purifying the liq...

  Your Excellency, Mohamed Sadiki, Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests of the Kingdom of Morocco, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, My best wishes to you all on International Day of Argania – proclaimed by the General Assembly in 2021, at the initiative by the Kingdom of Morocco – recognizing the important role of the Argan tree in achieving sustainable development. Indeed, the ancient Argan tree – endemic to the Kingdom of Morocco – is a unique backbone to the ecosystem. Its world-renowned oil and derivatives are not only an important source of income and sustenance for local communities. The products are promoted by rural cooperatives of women – who have passed on the tradition, over generations for centuries. These cooperatives are a central strand in the socioeconomic tapestry of Argania – empowering women entrepreneurs, preserving distinctive sustainable practices; and working in concert with civil society, scientists and local p...