The Missions

To cultivate, share, & preserve

The Garden's Missions

Open to the public, the Bio-Aromatic Garden of Ourika, the only one of its kind in Morocco, was designed not only to inform and raise awareness among visitors but also among local residents about various important issues:

• First and foremost, the importance of preserving our environment and our planet. By, for example, limiting the use of chemicals and pesticides, and by learning to live in harmony with Nature.

• To the practice of phytotherapy and aromatherapy : The value and benefits of aromatic and medicinal plants from the region and beyond, along with their diverse traditional and modern uses in various fields—beauty, health, religion and traditions, cuisine, ...

• Teaching individuals to reconnect with their five senses in an environment dedicated to Nature, where human beings have their rightful place to live in harmony with Nature and with themselves.

1. Cultivation of Aromatic Plants

• Phytotherapy
• Raising awareness and promoting organic farming
• Nursery
• Raising awareness about environmental protection

2. Distillation

• Essential Oils
• Aromatherapy
• Wellness products

3. Research & Development

• Characterization of aromatic and medicinal plants and their essential oils
• Determination of optimal harvest periods
• Acclimatization of new plant species
• International scientific collaborations

4. Eco-Tourism & Awareness

• Discovering the region through its plants
• Promoting green tourism
• Training and awareness-raising on nature conservation and the five senses
• Various workshops

5. Sensory Awakening & Extracurricular Activities

• Raising awareness about plants and their benefits
• Raising awareness about environmental issues and organic practices
• Highlighting the region’s heritage—its history and traditions—through its plants
• Various extracurricular workshops tailored for children