ARGANE ADRAR Morocco

The oil of argane comes from green almonds of the argan (Argania spinosa) . This tree is little known since it pushes only in the south-western part of Morocco on a surface of 700, 000-800, 000 hectares. The argan is a very resistant tree which can live from 150 to 200 years. It is adapted perfectly to the aridity of the south-western areas of Morocco. Its roots are inserted very deep in the ground in the search of water. This system of root makes it possible to stabilize the ground, protecting it from erosion and limiting the projection of the desert. The argan plays an essential part in the maintenance of ecological balance and the economic situation of the population. In 1999, UNESCO recognized and classified the argan like world inheritance. In less than one century, more than one third of the forest of argans disappeared. The oil of argane comes from green almonds of the argan (Argania spinosa) . This tree is little known since it pushes only in the south-western part of Morocco on a surface of 700, 000-800, 000 hectares. The argan is a very resistant tree which can live from 150 to 200 years. It is adapted perfectly to the aridity of the south-western areas of Morocco. Its roots are inserted very deep in the ground in the search of water. This system of root makes it possible to stabilize the ground, protecting it from erosion and limiting the projection of the desert. The argan plays an essential part in the maintenance of ecological balance and the economic situation of the population. In 1999, UNESCO recognized and classified the argan like world inheritance. In less than one century, more than one third of the forest of argans disappeared.