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Le Paradis du Safran, Ourika

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Learn about the production of one of the world's most prized spices at Le Paradis du Safran. The owner, a Swiss woman, will take you on a tour around her saffron plantation, recounting her hardships during the first years of cultivation. In addition to the saffron, you'll see other plants and spices grown here, including flowers and fragrant herbs used to produce different oils. Cap off your visit by sipping on a cup of hot saffron tea. Using our world travel planner, Ourika attractions like Le Paradis du Safran can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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Le Paradis du Safran reviews

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  • So amazing. We were greeted cordially by the owner, Christine and the explanation of her journey and the history of her lovely farm was fascinating. She really is so passionate about her life's work.....  more
    So amazing. We were greeted cordially by the owner, Christine and the explanation of her journey and the history of her lovely farm was fascinating. She really is so passionate about her life's work.....  more »
  • We visited this beautiful place in February 26th 2023 and were warmly welcomed. It is a stunning and peaceful place wher you can have lunch or just drink a cup of tea. You can see and learn a lot... 
    We visited this beautiful place in February 26th 2023 and were warmly welcomed. It is a stunning and peaceful place wher you can have lunch or just drink a cup of tea. You can see and learn a lot...  more »
  • We were visiting this place in November 2021 actually in a group of friends managed by Christine Ferrari, knowing the book already she wrote so nice. Arriving at the place we had a wonderful welcome.....  more
    We were visiting this place in November 2021 actually in a group of friends managed by Christine Ferrari, knowing the book already she wrote so nice. Arriving at the place we had a wonderful welcome.....  more »
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  • This place belongs to a Swiss lady and she knows how to put on a show for all senses. Staff are so friendly!!! We were greeted by the most smiley lady who gave us rose water. She explained a bit about the garden and off we went. we were given tea with saffron and the most delicious bread with a saffron dip. I would highly recommend this place.
  • This place is like heaven! My mom and I loved it. The food is super tasty and the owner with her staff are very welcoming! You can see that everything there has been done with much love and reflexion... and oh, the foot massage is one hell of an experience! :D
  • This place belongs to a Swiss lady and she knows how to put on a show for all senses. Staff are so friendly!!! We were greeted by the most smiley lady who gave us rose water. She explained a bit about the garden and off we went. The bit with the foot experience was my favourite!! You end up having your feet massaged with oils by a very kind gentleman, after putting your feet into the most diverse textures, temperatures and fragrances. To finish the experience, we were given tea with saffron and the most delicious bread with a saffron dip. I would highly recommend this place.
  • This place lives up to its name and more. We were blown away by the innovation, the generosity and diversity of nature to be found in this place. The owner Christine was so welcoming. She found ways to turn the everyday and ordinary into excitement and curiosity. This is no ordinary attraction. During non-COVID times this place is very busy so be there early to have enough time to tour the place at your leisure. The tour takes around one hour's time in all. Important note: Despite repeated attempts by the owner to change the contact number on Google Maps, it always seems to revert to a mobile number with Tunisia country extension number. To call the correct Moroccan number, simply remove the 00216 from the number and replace with zero to call correctly. The number is a Moroccan mobile.
  • Excellent place to stop on a trip to the Atlas Mountains. Beautiful gardens and a restaurant with excellent food. Christine, the Swiss owner has done a fabulous job with this place, and has something of an inspirational story to share. Her contribution to the local community and economy is a standard any expat should aspire to! Highly recommended. Make the time for lunch!

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