Cooperative Toudarte Argan Oil

Cooperative Toudarte, meaning 'life' in Amazigh, was established in 2004 in the Imsouane region of Morocco, renowned for its argan forests. The cooperative specializes in producing high-quality argan oil for both cosmetic and culinary uses. By 2023, it employed around 100 women, focusing on improving the socio-economic status of rural women in the area. The cooperative is a member of the Targanine Group, which includes six corporations, and its argan oil is used by several fair-trade cosmetic brands, including L'Oréal. (cooperativetoudarte.com)