What We Purchased From Morocco

The vibe in Morocco is absolutely breathtaking.

From the beautiful culture to the amazing natural scenery, Morocco is a land full of treasures.

On our last trip to Morocco, we resided at a close friend’s hostel in Agadir, located in the southwest of the country.

It features Morocco’s most important fishing port in addition to its exotic scenery.

Incense

Morocco is known for its use of wonderful aromatic incense.

These incenses are naturally sourced from tree resins, plants, and minerals.

Incense has many uses in Morocco including smoke cleansing the homes ritually every Friday, to cleanse the energy and boost the mood.

We purchased frankincense tears, myrrh, and amber resins, known for their cleansing and antibacterial properties.

I divided them into two batches, one for smoke cleansing and the other to create an infused toner, such as the one featured in the piece below:

We also brought incense blends that are native to Morocco that we wanted to try out.

They have natural added colors and beautiful patterns, making them more visually appealing.

Cost: a small 30g bag of myrrh or frankincense was €5 while the mixed incense was €1,50–3€ each.

Oils

The best part about Moroccan herbal stores is that they have cold-pressed oil machines that sell freshly extracted plant oils, such as argan oil, olive oil, and black seed oil.

You order the amount you want in-store and see it being extracted and bottled in front of you.

No more doubting freshness and quality!

We brought two types of freshly extracted argan oil: one for external use and the other for cooking. The difference between the two is that the culinary argan oil required that the argan nuts be roasted in order to be edible.

Please be mindful of that and never use ordinary argan oil for internal use, only if it states that the argan nuts have been roasted prior to extraction.

In addition, we invested in a 1-liter bottle of hemp seed oil and black seed oil, both renowned for their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits for the skin, hair, and longevity.

Cost: 1 liter of argan oil was €20 while hemp seed oil and black seed oil were 10€ a liter each.

Traditional Clothing

Moroccans use a combination of beautiful embroidery techniques when creating their clothing.

I brought my boys a traditional Moroccan satin kaftan, an outfit that can be worn both indoors and outdoors.

I also brought babouche (embroidered leather slippers), they were super comfortable.

Cost: 3€-5€ for each piece, including the babouche.

Herbs

Moroccans love using herbs in their cooking, rituals, and teas. I brought a blend of herbs such as wormwood, juniper, thyme, rosebuds, and costus root.

Cost: The price ranged from €2-€5 for each bag of herb, depending on the size.

Crystals

I’m a big fan of natural gemstones and you can find them in abundance sold in stores and in the streets. One crystal caught my attention: Geodes. Especially the ones that have not been cracked.

Cost: Each geode is weighted between 25–35g and costs 5€ each.

Amlou

A wonderful blend of nuts ground into a paste and combined with organic honey and culinary argan oil. It tastes divine and can be enjoyed as a snack with bread. Super nutritious and well worth the price.

You can see the video of how it is made below:

Cost: 10€ for 500g jar. It lasts for a month at room temperature.

Natural Cosmetics

Moroccans are big fans of natural cosmetics made from charcoal, red clay, and argan oil.

I brought a natural Kohl eyeliner that came with a beautiful handmade wooden case. It was difficult to apply but I’m getting the hang of it.

My other purchase was red dam-il-ghazal powder, which is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. It can be used as a blush for cheeks or as a nourishing face mask.

Cost: The kohl and red powder were €3 each.

What Other Friends Brought From Morocco

I’ve had a couple of friends who visited Morocco and these are some of the things they brought with them:

• Pottery Jug to help naturally filter and replenish tap water
• Coldpressed Fresh Olive Oil
• Handmade Tagine Pot
• Tradition Pressure Cooker

Take-Aways

Whatever country you visit, I highly recommend you consider buying items that will not only remind you of your wonderful trip but also allow you to continue experiencing the culture and food even after you are back home.

Have you visited Morocco?

If you visit Morocco, what treasures would you bring with you?

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About The Author

Noor is a second-year business student at Tredu. She is also studying for Diploma in International Smart Industry at Tampere University. She is passionate about marketing and content creation. She recently launched her YouTube channel specializing in holistic healing.