As a lover of local Moroccan produce, Restaurant L’Amandier of Palais Faraj has chosen the very best Moroccan olive oil, produced in the Fès region. Authenticity, balanced flavours and superior quality are the strengths of this certified organic extra virgin olive oil, which is now widely acclaimed throughout the world.

One of the world’s top 10 olive oils

Delicate, complex, intense, harmonious, fruity, with a beautiful colour ranging from green to deep gold… there are many glowing adjectives to describe Noor Fès olive oil, whose flavour has won over not only the greatest chefs, but also the juries of international competitions.

And so, quite naturally, Noor Fes was chosen by Palais Faraj to be present on the tables and in the kitchen of the Restaurant L’Amandier Roof Terrace, as its Director Vincent Monavon explains.

In 2023, it won several gold medals in major competitions in Italy, Canada, China, Athens, Monte Carlo, London, New York… Then, in 2024, in addition to winning 13 gold medals, it was named best Picholine olive oil in the world and best Moroccan olive oil at the Spanish EVOOLEUM competition, which brings together the Top 100 extra virgin olive oils. The brand was also ranked among the 10 best olive oils in the world at the Olive Japan and Paris 2024 competitions.

Production that respects the terroir and the environment

Nestling in the heart of the Saïss plain, the Noor Fès olive-growing estate boasts a microclimate that is particularly suited to the production of olives of the Moroccan picholine variety. Optimum exposure to the sun and high-quality irrigation from the Aïn Blouz spring produce extra virgin olive oil with a unique flavour.

Grown without pesticides or other chemical products and harvested by hand, Noor oil has been awarded organic certification, attesting to its production using sustainable, environmentally-friendly farming methods.

This alchemy between a love of the land and superior gastronomic quality is a perfect match for the values of Restaurant l’Amandier. Find below two recipes suggested by our Chef Mohammed Achoual..