#harvest

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Bekaa Harvest Moon | بدر حصاد البقاع

Bekaa Harvest Moon | بدر حصاد البقاع

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

She owns the largest vineyard in the Bekaa Valley. He's the winemaker from Bordeaux who arrives to consult. Between harvests, they ferment something neither expected. 'Inti bti'ta'i ajmal min ay inab' (أنتِ بتعتقي أجمل من أي عنب).

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The Omani Frankincense | اللبان العماني

The Omani Frankincense | اللبان العماني

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

She harvests frankincense in Dhofar like her ancestors. He's the perfumer seeking the finest resin. Their collaboration intoxicates them both.

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The Palestinian Olive | زيتون فلسطين

The Palestinian Olive | زيتون فلسطين

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

Her family's olive grove has survived for centuries. He helps protect the harvest. Between the trees, they plant something new.

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Bouïra Blessed

Bouïra Blessed

Yasmina Khadra2 min read

Sabrina runs a traditional olive press in Bouïra. When oil sommelier Jean-Pierre arrives evaluating terroirs, she shows him that true quality comes from love, not chemistry. 'El zit baraka' (الزيت بركة) - Oil is blessing.

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Chlef Cherries

Chlef Cherries

Yasmina Khadra3 min read

Halima tends cherry orchards in Chlef's valleys. When agricultural buyer Marco arrives seeking premium fruit, she shows him sweetness that can't be exported. 'El halawa f'el ard' (الحلاوة في الأرض) - Sweetness is in the earth.

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Dellys Depths

Dellys Depths

Yasmina Khadra2 min read

Bahia dives for sea urchins in Dellys' waters. When marine biologist Petros arrives studying coastal ecosystems, she shows him that some depths can't be measured. 'El 'omq f'el qalb' (العمق في القلب) - Depth is in the heart.

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ענבי הגולן | Golan Grapes

ענבי הגולן | Golan Grapes

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

A winemaker and a sommelier share more than wine during harvest season in the Golan Heights vineyards.

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Hofuf Heat

Hofuf Heat

Layla Al-Rashid4 min read

Date farmer Khadija tends the famous palms of Al-Hofuf. When agricultural investor Ahmad visits her family's orchards, the harvest becomes personal. 'Al tamr min eedik ahla' (التمر من إيدك أحلى) - Dates from your hand are sweeter.

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موسم العسل | The Honey Harvest of Imouzzer

موسم العسل | The Honey Harvest of Imouzzer

Yasmine Benali2 min read

A beekeeper discovers passion with a food scientist studying Moroccan honey in Imouzzer.

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Kent Orchard

Kent Orchard

Anastasia Chrome6 min read

During apple harvest, cider maker Patricia takes on a volunteer worker who's running from London—and discovers he has unexpected talents.

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بستان الزيتون | The Olive Grove of Meknes

بستان الزيتون | The Olive Grove of Meknes

Yasmine Benali3 min read

An olive farmer discovers late love with a widow who comes to buy oil in the groves of Meknes.

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بساتين التفاح | The Apple Orchards of Midelt

بساتين التفاح | The Apple Orchards of Midelt

Yasmine Benali2 min read

An apple farmer discovers passion with an agricultural expert who comes to study mountain farming.

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Oran Oranges

Oran Oranges

Yasmina Khadra3 min read

Nassima sells oranges at Oran's souk. When agricultural engineer Fouad arrives to modernize orchards, she teaches him that some harvests can't be mechanized. 'El bortuqal yehki' (البرتقال يحكي) - Oranges speak.

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مهرجان الكرز | The Cherry Festival of Sefrou

مهرجان الكرز | The Cherry Festival of Sefrou

Yasmine Benali2 min read

A cherry farmer discovers passion with a journalist who comes to cover the famous cherry festival of Sefrou.

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موسم الأركان | The Argan Harvest of Tafraout

موسم الأركان | The Argan Harvest of Tafraout

Yasmine Benali2 min read

An argan oil producer discovers passion with a cosmetics researcher seeking the secrets of Moroccan beauty.

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Ténès Tides

Ténès Tides

Yasmina Khadra2 min read

Louiza harvests sea salt in Ténès using Roman-era methods. When chemist Aleksei arrives studying mineral compositions, she shows him that some formulas aren't chemical. 'El melh el haqiqi' (الملح الحقيقي) - True salt.

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The Final Harvest

The Final Harvest

Layla Khalidi3 min read

In the last Palestinian village still growing traditional wheat, farmer Hassan faces his final harvest—until researcher Amira arrives and gives him a reason to plant again.

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The Olive Harvest

The Olive Harvest

Layla Khalidi4 min read

During the annual olive harvest in Nablus, Yasmin finds herself drawn to the mysterious Ahmad, whose hands work the ancient trees with surprising tenderness.

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The Sumac Harvest

The Sumac Harvest

Layla Khalidi4 min read

During the wild sumac harvest in the Galilee hills, Reem works alongside Ziad—a reclusive herbalist whose knowledge of plants extends to the secrets of the heart.

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موسم التمر | The Date Harvest of Zagora

موسم التمر | The Date Harvest of Zagora

Yasmine Benali2 min read

A date farmer discovers passion with a researcher who comes to study palm cultivation in Zagora.

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