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Argan Nursery and Forest in Essaouira, Morocco

Argan Nursery and Forest in Essaouira, Morocco

Organization information

High Atlas Foundation

Location: Gueliz, Morocco

Summary

Argan trees are endemic to Morocco and are vital to maximizing prosperity, food security and biodiversity in the nation's region of Essaouira. Its processing into oil and sale conducted by women's cooperatives empower them and their families, and provides markets a medicinal and delicious food product in high demand.

Project locations

Morocco

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