The Saffron Circuit in Taliouine opens a door to the bewitching universe of this precious spice, offering visitors a complete immersion in the culture and production of saffron in the heart of the Anti-Atlas mountains in Morocco. Taliouine, nicknamed the "Saffron Capital of the World", is renowned for the exceptional quality of this prized spice.
The journey begins in the vast fields of crocuses, where the delicate purple flowers sway gently with the wind. Saffron harvesting is a tradition rooted in the history of Taliouine, and visitors are invited to participate in this unique experience. The local women, experts in the art of harvesting, share their knowledge and reveal the precise gestures necessary to extract the precious pistils.
The tour continues in the saffron cooperatives, where visitors discover the complex process of drying and sorting the pistils. These cooperatives are often at the heart of the community, contributing to local development while preserving centuries-old traditions.