At first glance, the sight seems almost impossible. Dozens of goats balance effortlessly on the branches of thorny trees, standing several metres above the ground as though they were mountain ledges.

Way out in Morocco's southwest, something unusual plays out above the dry landscape: goats, balanced high in the branches of Argan trees. They don't seem bothered by the height. In fact, they climb ...

SMIMOU, Morocco — Argan oil runs through your fingers like liquid gold — hydrating, luscious, and restorative. Prized worldwide as a miracle cosmetic, it’s more than that in Morocco. It’s a lifeline ...