There are 25 varieties of fig trees in the Kingdom but only 6 are grown on a large scale for marketing. They are one of the five symbolically sacred trees of the Promised Land along with …

The fig is the edible fruit of Ficus carica, a species of small shrub in the flowering plant family Moraceae, native to the Mediterranean region, together with western and southern Asia. It has …

Jun 1, 2018 · In Morocco, farmers have been breeding wild and domestic fig species for thousands of years, contributing to a thriving biodiversity and development of new varieties. …

Moroccan fig crops are under threat due to a lack of community-managed tree nurseries, adequate water supply, low profitability and untapped potential in value-added processing.

Feb 21, 2023 · In Morocco, the fig cultivation is ancestral and is mainly planted in mountains and family gardens (Hssaini et al., 2019b). The fig landscape is characterized by four cultivation …

Nov 10, 2015 · The Moroccan government has decided to invest in fig production in partnership with the High Atlas Foundation, which is already active in organic almond and walnut …

Sep 1, 2008 · In Morocco, the culture of the fig tree is ancestral and preserves a particular importance in the traditional agroecosystems of the Riffian mountains. However, the …

This Moroccan lamb and fig tagine is more than just a meal; it’s a tribute to the beauty and complexity of Moroccan cuisine. The union of tender lamb, sweet figs, and aromatic spices …

The genetic heritage and ancestral favourites of native varieties of arboriculture in Morocco’s northern Tetouan-Tangier-Al Hoceima (TTA) region – such as fig, carob, olive, plum, pear, p …

Nov 23, 2024 · Figs: Sweet and Sacred. Figs hold a special place in Moroccan cuisine and culture. Both fresh and dried figs are loved for their unique flavor and texture. In rural areas, fig …