Frequently asked questions

Moroccan argan oil is an oil pressed from the kernels of the argan tree (*Argania spinosa*), a species native almost exclusively to southwestern Morocco. It comes in two forms: an unroasted cosmetic version used on skin, hair, and nails, and a roasted culinary version used in Moroccan cooking.

Cosmetic argan oil is pressed from unroasted kernels and is used on skin, hair, and nails. Culinary argan oil is pressed from roasted kernels, has a toasted aroma, and is used in food, most famously in amlou. The two are not interchangeable.

Keep argan oil tightly sealed, away from direct sunlight and heat, ideally at room temperature. Proper storage helps preserve its aroma and quality for longer.

Cosmetic argan oil is applied directly to hair, skin, or nails — a few drops are usually enough. Culinary argan oil is used cold or gently warmed, drizzled over bread, couscous, or blended into amlou, rather than used for high-heat cooking.

Yes. ARGANIVA delivers directly to hotels in the Moroccan cities we serve. Send us your hotel name, room number if applicable, and preferred delivery date on WhatsApp to arrange it.

Yes. Riads inside medinas can be harder to reach by vehicle, so we coordinate the exact meeting point with you or your riad's reception by WhatsApp to make sure delivery reaches you.

ARGANIVA currently offers tourist delivery in Marrakech, Fes, Tangier, Agadir, Rabat, Casablanca, Ouarzazate, and Errachidia. See our Morocco delivery page for the full, up-to-date list of cities.

Use the tourist order form on our Morocco delivery page, or message us directly on WhatsApp with your city, accommodation, product, and preferred delivery date.

A day's notice is helpful, especially for riads inside medinas or short stopovers, so we can plan the delivery route and timing with you. Same-day requests are sometimes possible — message us to check.

Yes, ARGANIVA ships argan oil internationally on request. Availability, cost, and delivery time depend on your country and are confirmed directly with you before your order is finalized.

Country availability is confirmed on request, since it can depend on courier coverage at the time of your order. Message us your country on WhatsApp and we'll confirm whether shipping is currently available.

Bottles are packed with cushioning appropriate for glass travelling by courier. If you'd like specific details for your order, ask us on WhatsApp before you place it.

Delivery time depends on your destination country and the courier used. We'll give you an estimate for your specific country when you contact us before ordering.

Contact us on WhatsApp as soon as possible with a photo of the damage. We review each case individually — see our Returns & Refund Policy for details.