Bouskri Dates

Also spelled Bouzekri, this Moroccan variety is highly valued for its intense sweetness and remarkable resilience, particularly its ability to thrive in saline conditions.

A date with a very sweet taste and a brown to slightly greenish-brown color. It is known to have a melting texture. It is considered among the best dates of the Tafilalet oasis.

Cultivated in the Tafilalet region of southeastern Morocco. It is one of the most relied-on cultivars by farmers in Tafilalet. It is a Moroccan date 100% from the Tafilalet oasis.

As a sweet date, it is rich in natural sugars for energy, along with dietary fiber and essential minerals.

Bouskri is known for its superior adaptation to salt conditions and its high proline accumulation under stress, indicating strong stress tolerance. It is a key cultivar in Morocco, where it is used in rapid propagation programs to fight the Bayoud disease and preserve the best date palm cultivars. In Morocco, it is a cherished and high-quality date.

Its melting texture and very sweet taste make it perfect for snacking. It can be used in desserts and pastries, or enjoyed on its own as a quick and healthy snack.

Bouskri is one of the elite date palm cultivars in Morocco. It is a symbol of Moroccan agricultural resilience and is a key part of the Tafilalet date-growing heritage. Along with Boufeggous, it is highlighted for its advantages to farmers, representing a sustainable choice for date cultivation in challenging environments.