Argan Forest and Berber Tea Experience

Explore Morocco’s Argan forests, enjoy Berber tea, and visit a women’s cooperative to learn the secrets of argan oil production.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cooperative Marjana (ARGAN OIL) - 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. Visit a women’s cooperative where you will discover the secret of making the famous argan oil.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Tea and coffee
  • Experienced guide
  • Tea on a farm with a Berber family
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

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…

Location
G66M+G9X
Rue Mohamed El Qorry
Near the main door (of the arch)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Connie_b
Sep 16, 2024
lovely - We (3females) had a great time in this tour! Naima, our tour guide was fantastic! very comfortable and pleasant to be with…The Argan forest was really an amazing experience of a lifetime! I wanna do it again next time! Thank You! Naima for such a fun travel highlight experience! love from Seattle, Washington
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Excursion585372
Aug 24, 2024
Excellent visit - Very rewarding and exotic visit, our Guide NaĂ¯ma was captivating in his explanations. The hospitality of the people during the visit is exceptional. I recommend this experience that will change you from Essaouria .
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Catherine_d
May 25, 2024
What a great morning! - What a wonderful morning! Faisal was so knowledgable, friendly and patient with our many questions! The walk was great to explore, and it was amazing to see the women’s cooperative and have the chance to learn from them. We really enjoyed it!
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Hollandpask
Apr 30, 2024
Really interesting tour - Loved walking through the open countryside learning about the argan trees and visiting interesting buildings along the way. The ladies who served us with mint tea and were producing the argan oil were pleasant and invited us to ‘have a go’. Fizal was a great guide and enjoyed our company as much as we enjoyed his. Highly recommend.
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Michaelnj6972gs
Mar 26, 2024
Great experience that was fun - The visit was great. First a hike, then tea with a Berber family, and finally a visit to the argan cooperative exactly as described. It was fun.
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Danielfabre-photogra
Mar 20, 2024
In the countryside - Excellent !! leave the medina of Essaouira to discover a rural world with its history and its way of life. A full visit accompanied by a guide Malika, very interesting and very pleasant, impeccable service, no downtime, everything is surprising in the Arganniers countryside as well as other cultures won from endemic drought, the vestiges of a bygone world (culture sugar cane, visit an argan seed farm and drink tea with locals in short, a beautiful walk to take
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Elizabeth_g
Jan 7, 2024
Knowledgeable guide offering valuable insights into Morocco - Naima was a wonderful guide with huge knowledge about all the things I asked her about life in Morocco - not just about the argan forest. I'm so glad I did this tour
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Coraliebu234oe
Dec 15, 2023
Experience - It was super interesting! We were alone with the guide (my dad and me) Tea in the Berber family very warm welcome, I recommend this visit
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Tour567796
Mar 6, 2023
Immersed in the experience - This visit was the highlight of our trip - gracious, thoughtful, and enjoyable. So glad we chose this tour.
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Katrina_g
May 25, 2022
Great tour to learn about Argan products and the local area - Our guide tour guide Naima was very informative and knew a lot about the area, the argan trees, the culture and the process of making argan products (edible and cosmetics!). The pickup details was very clear and very timely. Transport to the forest and everywhere else felt safe and comfortable, the walk itself was not too difficult. We loved learning quite about the village, Marabout, the old sugar refinery, berber families and the whole process of making argain products. We're looking forward to using the argan products we bought at the cooperative. One advise is to bring a well fitted hat, sunscreen, lots of water and a wind breaker with you if you ever come in May. Thanks for a great experience Naima!
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From $49
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).