The International Day of Argania, also known as the International Day of the Argan Tree, is observed annually on May 10. This significant day aims to promote global awareness and understanding of the environmental importance of the argan tree.

• Designated by UNESCO in 2021, the International Day of Argania recognizes the crucial role of this tree in biodiversity conservation, research, and socio-economic development.
• The argan tree is native to the sub-Saharan region of Morocco, specifically the southwest. It thrives in arid and semiarid areas, exhibiting remarkable resilience to the challenging environmental conditions characterized by water scarcity, erosion risk, and poor soils.
• This tree is the defining species of the Arganeraie woodland ecosystem, known for its rich endemic flora and its significance in terms of conservation, research, and socio-economic development.