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Moroccan hash is one of the most famous names in the world of hash, known for its distinctive blonde colour and smooth character. In this guide we explain what Moroccan hash is, the different types, its history, and how the same style is recreated with low-THC hemp. It is information only, and we make no medical or health claims.
What is Moroccan hash?
Moroccan hash is a pressed resin concentrate traditionally produced in the Rif mountains of northern Morocco, one of the world's oldest hash-producing regions. It is typically made using the dry-sift method, where resin is sieved from dried flower and then pressed into slabs. Classic Moroccan hash is often lighter in colour than hash from other regions, ranging from blonde to light brown.
Types of Moroccan hash
Moroccan hash is usually graded by how finely the resin is sifted and pressed:
- Blonde Moroccan: lighter in colour, often smoother and more refined.
- Moroccan black: darker and denser, pressed more heavily.
- Higher grades: finer sifting produces cleaner, higher-quality results.
Colour alone does not define quality, the sifting, freshness and aroma matter more. Our guide on spotting good quality hash explains what to look for.
How is Moroccan hash made?
The traditional Moroccan method is dry sift: dried flower is gently sieved over screens so the resin falls away as a fine powder, which is then pressed into blocks. It is a solventless, time-honoured technique. For the detail, see our dry sift hash guide and our overview of how CBD hash is made.
Moroccan-style hemp hash
Historically, Moroccan hash was made from THC-rich cannabis. The same blonde, dry-sift style can be recreated using CBD-rich hemp to produce a Moroccan-style hemp hash that is high in CBD and very low in THC. The look and craft are inspired by tradition; the hemp keeps it non-intoxicating. Explore our own hemp hash range, including Amnesia CBD Hash and soft CBD pollen hash.
Aroma and character
Moroccan-style hash is often described as smooth and mild, with a warm, spicy, earthy aroma. As with all hash, that aroma comes from terpenes. See what CBD flower smells and tastes like to understand how.
Is Moroccan-style CBD hash legal in the UK?
A Moroccan-style product made from hemp is a hemp concentrate, so it sits in the same legal grey area as other hemp hash. CBD is legal, but plant-derived hash is treated differently in law. See Is CBD Hash Legal in the UK? Information only, not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Moroccan hash blonde?
Its lighter colour comes from the dry-sift method and the material used, producing a cleaner, paler resin.
Is Moroccan black hash stronger than blonde?
Not necessarily. Colour reflects style and pressing, not strength. Check the lab report (COA) for cannabinoid content.
Can you get CBD Moroccan hash?
Yes. The Moroccan dry-sift style can be made from low-THC hemp to create a CBD-rich, non-intoxicating hash.
The bottom line
Moroccan hash is a classic blonde, dry-sift concentrate from the Rif mountains. The same style can be made from hemp for a low-THC, CBD-rich version. Judge quality by aroma, texture and the COA rather than colour alone.
Written and reviewed by the Easygreen CBD team, UK hemp specialists. Every hash we sell is third party lab tested with a Certificate of Analysis. Reviewed and updated: July 2026. General information only, not legal or medical advice.
