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

HALF DAY

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.

Details:
  • From 9h to 13:30 (morning tour) OR from 14:30 to 19h (afternoon tour). Pick up at a Medina gate
  • Tea and transport included.
  • Price: 300DH per person. Kids from 3-12 years half price.
  • There is the option to have a donkey with a guide for smaller kids on the walk (supplement).
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