Argan Oil comes from the nuts of the Argan Tree (Argania Spinosa) - a tree grown only in the South Western part of Morocco in an area that covers nearly 800,000 hectares. 

The Argan tree is resilient and has a life span of 150 - 200 years having adapted to the aridity of the region. Its roots grow deep in search of water which helps retain the soil - preventing erosion and limiting the advance of the desert. 

The Argan tree plays a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance and the economic situation of the population and in 1999 UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) added the Argan tree to the World Heritage List.