Cannabis cultivation in Morocco’s Rif Mountains dates back centuries, believed to have been introduced to the North African nation by Arab traders in the 7th century. The region’s dry, cold and mountainous climate proved ideal for growing cannabis, embedding the plant deeply into local culture. Initially consumed as kif, a blend of cannabis and tobacco smoked in traditional pipes called sebsi, the practice evolved into hashish production by the late 20th century. This shift was influenced by increased global demand and new techniques introduced by international travelers in the 1960s and ’70s. Today, Morocco is the world’s largest producer of hashish, with the Rif Valley serving as a hub for cultivation and processing rooted in tradition.
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