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 olive tree, the vine, the pomegranate tree and the date palm.

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 been cultivated since ancient times and is now widely grown throughout the world.

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. The village of Jillin, Syria is home to a gene bank, set up by the Arab Center for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands (ASCAD).

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 systems based on applied agricultural practices and varietal associations.

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 production. Together, these institutions plan to build a nursery near Ouezzane, due to the region’s tradition of fig production and the threats regional fig plantations face from ...

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 importance of varietal...

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 embodies the very essence of what makes Moroccan dishes so unforgettable.

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 each, and grape – are experiencing a steep decline, and some varieties have gone extinct.

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 trees dot the landscape, their fruit ripening under the warm Moroccan sun.