If you don't know about Argan Oil and want to, just google. It is an amazing oil and Fatima introduced me to it in 2001, although I was not ready at that time. We can buy a product called Moroccan Oil (for hair) in Canada, but it only contains a small amount of the oil. Here in Morocco the oil is available many places, but often diluted with other oils. Even at some co-operatives they have "learned" to dilute to scam tourists and sometimes Moroccans, too. In the summer Houssaine stopped at a co-op on the touristic route between here and Agadir to buy pure oil, but when he got home he found it to be diluted. They threw it out.
I bought some oil from Linda who gets it from another Peace Corp volunteer from an Argan co-op, so we know it is pure.
Well, I am going to spend time in Taroudant with the Argan lady (P.C.). I will be going to her co-op to see the real thing, not the tourist sites. I know I will buy more. This is something I am really looking forward to with many thanks to Linda for this introduction.
P.S. The plumber still has not come.
My bird came for a short visit today.
No idea whether your bird has any supernatural significance but I'd like to know what kind it is! I know, I know, I'm totally predictable! I've never heard of Argan oil but can't wait for your next instalment!
ReplyDeleteHi Samm, I surely don't know what kind of bird it is, but will try to get a photo. Looks like a common bird that we see at home, although much friendlier. Argan oil is one of the most expensive oils on the market because it is only native to southern Morocco and is sooo labour intensive.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for my visit to a real legit co-op with someone I can trust. Actually, I already bought three bottles from Linda who bought them from Donna (Argan lady), but am sure I will buy more. When do you leave for Colombia?