Over a million hectares of rosemary in Morocco…
Essential to every Moroccan household and available in every single spice store in the country, rosemary is a plant deeply rooted in Moroccan tradition. The acreage and volumes are enormous, and the country is one of the leading producers and exporters of this plant. Karim Belkheir Goutr, CEO of 4 Seasons Mediterranean Aromas, tells the saga of rosemary in Morocco.
Karim says, “Rosemary is a super herb available in abundance in the ecosystems of the Mediterranean basin. It’s very rich in active principles and natural preservatives. For centuries, it was used by our ancestors for its dietary and health benefits. Today, it is still produced in abundance, on over a million hectares, and is used in the production process of several industries, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food. We have made great strides in modernizing this sector, and it is now among the flagship products of Moroccan agricultural exports.”
