The fruit of the argan tree is a green to light to yellow berry in the centre.

Did you know the fruit of the argan tree is a green to light to yellow berry in the centre of which is an almond made up of several seeds gorged with oil. It take about 100 kg of fruit to produce 3 liters of argan oil.

 





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