Olive Beri Meslal

Olive Beri Meslal is a traditional Moroccan variety recognized for its high-quality oil, balanced taste, and excellent adaptability to semi-arid environments. It is widely appreciated by local growers for its regular yields, strong trees, and aromatic, golden-green oil.

Type and Characteristics :

• Fruit: Medium-sized, oval, slightly elongated
• Color: Green turning violet-black at maturity
• Oil content : 20–23%
• Oil profile: Fruity and smooth with light bitterness and spiciness
• Use: Mainly for oil extraction, occasionally for table olives
• Ripening period: Mid-season (November–December)

Region of Cultivation :

• Grown in Fès-Meknès, Taounate, Beni Mellal, and Tadla-Azilal regions
• Suitable for rainfed and irrigated systems

Soil Requirements :

• Prefers deep, well-drained loamy or calcareous soils
• Tolerates stony terrains
• Optimal pH : 6.0–8.0

Climate and Growing Conditions :

• Climate: Mediterranean to semi-arid
• Temperature: Tolerant to high heat and moderate cold
• Rainfall: 400–700 mm/year
• Sunlight: Full sun required for optimal oil quality

Beri Meslal is a heritage Moroccan olive cultivar offering stable yields, aromatic oil, and resilience under semi-arid conditions. Ideal for traditional and semi-intensive plantations, it continues to be a preferred variety for quality olive oil production in Morocco.