Argan oil: a cooperative in the Ouirgane Valley

Posted by Mikaela (Morocco based) on April 30th, 2010 · 7 Comments so far

South of Marrakech, between the town of Tahannout and the bustling market town of Asni, there are 3 or 4 women’s cooperatives producing Argan oil, despite the fact that there are no Argan trees in this area (the Argan fruit is transported here). These cooperatives have been created (like many others in Morocco) to help [...]

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The Evening Standard: Beyond the Medina

Posted by Jennie (UK based) on September 18th, 2009 · Leave a comment

The Evening Standard: 16th September 2009 On top of the world: the Atlas Mountains provide a stunning backdrop, and in the foothills a more remote location for property… Please scroll to p8. http://es.homesandproperty.co.uk/handp/media/Binder1_8951.pdf

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The art of brick building

Posted by Jennie (UK based) on May 21st, 2009 · 2 Comments so far

There’s a little journey I’d like to take you on; if you are willing? It starts on a roadside about 4 kilometers outside of Marrakech, and finishes at L’Amandier and the brick-encased stair tower of villa 5. The vision is that the villas rise up out of the red earth and become a natural part [...]

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