The name in Arabic and Darija
In Morocco people say « زيت أركان » or « زيت الأرغان ». The word comes from the argan tree in the southwest, especially the Souss region. The same name is used in standard Arabic and in Darija.
In French and English
French: huile d'argan (sometimes huile d'argane). English: argan oil. Searches like “argan oil in Arabic” or “zait argan in French” point to these two forms.
Spotting it on a label
Look for « زيت أركان », « Huile d'argan » or « Argan oil », and often « Argania spinosa ». Check the volume (for example 30 ml), Morocco as origin, and whether the label separates cosmetic oil from roasted culinary oil.
Cosmetic or culinary
Cosmetic argan oil is usually unroasted and used on skin, hair and nails. Roasted culinary oil smells stronger and looks darker; it is not the same bottle. General information only, not medical advice. Cosmetic argan oil is for external use only.
In our store
We carry argan oil 30 ml and Chifaa hair oil 30 ml. Free delivery from 150 DH within Morocco only; international orders ship with DHL, cost shown at checkout. We do not offer free international shipping.
