Olive Tassaout

Olive Tassaout is a modern Moroccan olive variety developed through national selection programs to enhance oil productivity, regular bearing, and adaptation to semi-arid environments. It is widely recognized for its excellent oil quality, early production, and resistance to climatic stress, making it suitable for intensive and irrigated orchards.

Type and Characteristics :

• Fruit: Medium to large, oval, uniform shape
• Color: Green turning dark purple to black at maturity
• Oil content : 20–25%
• Oil profile: Fruity, balanced, with pleasant bitterness and mild spiciness
• Use : Primarily for oil extraction
• Ripening period: Early to mid-season (October–November)

Region of Cultivation :

• Mainly grown in the Tadla, Haouz, Beni Mellal, and Meknès regions
• Adapted to modern irrigated and semi-arid olive farming systems

Soil Requirements :

• Prefers deep, well-drained loamy or sandy-loam soils
• Adapts to slightly calcareous terrains
• Optimal pH :0–8.0

Climate and Growing Conditions :

• Climate: Mediterranean to semi-arid
• Temperature: Excellent heat and drought tolerance
• Rainfall: 350–700 mm/year
• Sunlight: Requires full sun for optimal yield and oil quality

Tassaout is a high-performance Moroccan olive cultivar that offers early fruiting, stable yields, and premium oil quality. Designed for modern and intensive plantations, it represents one of Morocco’s most productive and climate-resilient varieties, ideal for commercial olive oil production.