ESSAOUIRA, MOROCCO — It’s a challenging Friday morning for Jaouad Benaddi. He’s been trying to get his goats to climb an argan tree and settle in its gnarled, thorny branches. None of the 12 are ...

Way out in Morocco’s southwest, something unusual plays out above the dry landscape: goats, balanced high in the branches of Argan trees. They don’t seem bothered by the height. In fact, they climb ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. ‘Driving from Marrakesh to Casablanca we spotted these goats in a tree,’ ...

We were traveling on a highway in Morocco when my seat partner on the bus jostled me: “There are goats in the trees!” I didn’t think I had heard correctly, but I looked out the window. Yes, indeed, ...

A new study in Morocco’s Essaouira region shows that heavy goat browsing severely weakens argan trees, reducing their photosynthesis, leaf growth, and overall health. Researchers highlight the Agdal ...

SMIMOU – Argan oil runs through your fingers like liquid gold — hydrating, luscious, and restorative. Prized worldwide as a miracle cosmetic, it’s more than that in Morocco. It’s a lifeline for rural ...

SMIMOU, Morocco — Argan oil runs through your fingers like liquid gold — hydrating, luscious, and restorative. Prized worldwide as a miracle cosmetic, it’s more than that in Morocco. It’s a lifeline ...

SMIMOU, Morocco (AP) — Argan oil runs through your fingers like liquid gold — hydrating, luscious, and restorative. Prized worldwide as a miracle cosmetic, it’s more than that in Morocco. It’s a ...

SMIMOU, Morocco (AP) — Argan oil runs through your fingers like liquid gold — hydrating, luscious, and restorative. Prized worldwide as a miracle cosmetic, it’s more than that in Morocco. It’s a ...