The Permanent Mission of Morocco to the UN announced today that the UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution proclaiming May 10th of each year as the International Day of Argania.
Argan trees cover more than 71% of the Souss valley in south-western Morocco.
Morocco’s rich resources position Morocco as the largest international exporter of argan-based products.
Argan is a popular ingredient in beauty cosmetics, including for hair and skin care.
Argan product sales for medicine, cosmetics, and consumption makeup over 90% of the Souss-Massa region’s economy.
Over 17,500 cooperatives are active in the argan industry. Most of the rural businesses employ local women, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
source: moroccoworldnews.com
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