Arganosa is not just a product—it’s a movement rooted in the hands of women. Every drop of our pure argan oil is made possible by the dedication, skill, and strength of Moroccan women working in local cooperatives in the Agadir region.

These women don’t just produce oil—they preserve culture, protect nature, and uplift generations.A Tradition Passed Down Through Generations

In the villages surrounding Agadir, the knowledge of extracting oil from the Argania Spinosa fruit is passed down from mother to daughter. The process is delicate and entirely manual:

• Hand-harvesting the fruit from trees
• Sun-drying the pulp
• Cracking the hard shell between stones
• Selecting the best kernels
• Cold-pressing to retain maximum nutrients

It takes incredible patience and skill—often taking days to complete just one liter of oil. These women are not factory workers. They are artisans.

More Than a Job: A Path to Empowerment

Our partner cooperatives operate under fair trade principles. That means:

• Women earn a stable income
• They receive health and social benefits
• They are given access to education and professional training
• Decisions are made collectively

By reinvesting a portion of every sale, Arganosa helps fund literacy programs, workplace upgrades, and support for younger generations in these communities.

Why This Matters

In Morocco, many rural women face barriers to financial independence. By working in cooperatives, they gain not just income—but confidence, status, and opportunity. Your support helps ensure that:

• Traditional knowledge is preserved
• Rural communities thrive
• Sustainability goes hand-in-hand with social equity

External resource: UN Women: Empowering Women in Morocco’s Argan Oil Sector