Aloe vera oil in Moroccan tradition

Aloe vera oil is a familiar item in Moroccan homes; here is its traditional use, how to use it and the precautions.

Aloe vera oil (زيت الصبار (الألوفيرا))

Aloe vera oil is an oil infusion used in skin and hair care.

How to use: External use only: a few drops diluted in a carrier oil for a gentle massage. Do not swallow or apply to broken skin or near the eyes.

Aloe vera oil, then and now

• Aloe vera oil is one of the products Moroccans have known for generations, with ways of using it passed down in families.
• Names vary by region, between Arabic, Amazigh and Darija, but the customs are similar.
• Today the same traditional products come with clear labels and home delivery.
• In the souks of Fes, Marrakech and Essaouira, the attar (herbalist-grocer) displays herbs, spices and oils in sacks and bottles.

Buying aloe vera oil with cash on delivery

• Read the product page carefully: size, ingredients, origin and how to use.
• Compare sizes: larger for daily use, smaller for a first try.
• With us it's cash on delivery across Morocco: you pay only when you receive your order.
• Combine aloe vera oil with other products: 10% off 2, 15% off 3 or more, free delivery from €13.75.
• No returns, except damaged or wrong items reported within 48 hours with a photo and order number.

A simple routine with aloe vera oil

• A few drops of aloe vera oil on hair ends or as a massage after the shower, external use only.
• Aloe vera oil can be combined with hammam staples such as black soap and the kessa glove.
• Keep it simple: one or two regular steps beat many irregular ones.
• Watch how your skin or hair responds and stop if any irritation appears.

General precautions

• Pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and anyone on medication: ask a doctor first.
• Patch-test oils and skin products on a small area; avoid the eyes.
• Store cool and dry, out of reach of children.
• Moderation first; herbs do not replace a varied diet.

General, traditional information only; not medical advice.