International Days
International Day of Argania
May 10th 2024
The United Nations celebrates on May 10th, 2024 the International Day of Argania, intending to share knowledge and practices from the Argan production sector, in support of food security and sustainable production and consumption patterns.
Fun Facts
- The argan tree withstands temperatures of up to 50° Celsius.
- The argan trees are a true bastion against desertification, which can reach 10 meters in height and can live for 200 years.
- A symbol of eternity and resistance, the argan tree has a strong symbolic and emotional value for local communities.
- Argan oil is given as a wedding gift and is used extensively in the preparation of festive dishes.
- It takes about 150 kg of fruit to produce 3 liters of argan oil.
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