Moroccan villagers embark on annual two-week harvest for Saffron

Morocco is among the world's top 5 saffron producers, with output of 6.8 tons last year

Published: November 13, 2019 16:09 Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Digital Content Producer

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Villagers collect Saffron flowers at dawn during harvest season in Askaoun, a small village near Taliouine, in Morocco's Middle Atlas Mountains. Image Credit: AP

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The sun sets behind Saffron-rich Askaoun. Morocco is among the world's top 5 saffron producers, with output of 6.8 tons last year, though Iran is by far the largest producer. Image Credit: AP

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Villagers pick Saffron flowers at dawn. The saffron plants bloom for only two weeks a year and the flowers, each containing three crimson stigmas, become useless if they blossom, putting pressure on the women to work quickly and steadily. Image Credit: AP

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A boy plays in his family's home after sunrise during Saffron harvest season. Image Credit: AP

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A family separates Saffron stigma from petals shortly after harvesting. Image Credit: AP

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Biya Idbouali, 60, a villager who is part of a women Saffron cooperative. Image Credit: AP

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Villagers rest for a moment as they collect Saffron flowers at dawn. Image Credit: AP

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Biya Tamir, 60, picks Saffron flowers at dawn. Image Credit: AP

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Saffron flowers are laid on a table before the red stigma is separated. Image Credit: AP

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Biya Tamir, 60, and her grandson, share a moment after picking saffron flowers. Image Credit: AP

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A family picks Saffron stigma shortly after harvesting. Image Credit: AP

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Fatima Aït Tahadousht, 50, displays a basket of freshly collected Saffron flowers. Image Credit: AP

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Biya Tamir, 60, a villager who is part of a women Saffron cooperative, poses for a portrait during harvest season. Image Credit: AP

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Boys play football near Askaoun, a small village near Taliouine, in Morocco's Middle Atlas Mountains. Image Credit: AP

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A basket of Saffron flowers is seen at a farm as villagers collect Saffron flowers. Image Credit: AP

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Women pick Saffron flowers at dawn during harvest season Image Credit: AP

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