in morocco, there is a soapy clay that has traditionally been used for centuries by all the north african population and parts of the middle east. this clay is called ghassoul, whose etymology derives from the arabic verb rassala which means to wash . the extraction of this clay is done via underground mine shafts. ghassoul production comes from the only known deposits in the world. these are bordering the middle atlas mountain chain, in the moulouya s valley, 200 km from the moroccan city of fes. ghassoul is used as a base ingredient in the cosmetic industry for the fabrication of shampoos, bath and shower gels, soaps and body and face creams including dermatological products and anti acne creams.

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