Golden Ketama: Traditional Moroccan Hash

Ketama is the quintessential traditional Moroccan hash: a resin made by dry sifting (“dry sift”) in the Ketama region, in the heart of the Rif mountains of northern Morocco. Hemp has been cultivated there for centuries; once dried, the plants are sifted to collect the trichomes, which are then pressed into a dense, pliable resin. Its profile is unmistakable: spicy, earthy and woody notes, a compact texture that can be worked between the fingers, and a rustic character inherited from a unique mountain terroir. In its CBD version, this legendary style is applied to wellness hemp: our Golden Ketama CBD captures the spirit of Moroccan hash — compact resin, full-bodied bouquet — with a THC content below 0.3%, compliant with European regulations.

Origins and tradition: Ketama, the heart of the Moroccan Rif

Ketama is a village perched at over 1,500 metres of altitude in the central Rif, in northern Morocco. Hemp cultivation has been documented there for several centuries: the first mentions date back to the 15th century, and in the 19th century Sultan Hassan I granted the region's Berber tribes a special status authorising this cultivation in a handful of villages. It is within this setting that the identity of Moroccan hash was forged, inseparable from the traditional local landrace, Beldiya, adapted to the rocky soils and harsh climate of the Rif mountains.

The method that built Ketama's reputation is dry sifting, the “dry sift”: the harvested plants are first dried at length, then the resin is separated from the plant material through very fine sieves before being pressed into slabs. No water, no solvents: only patience, craftsmanship and peasant know-how passed down from generation to generation, which earned Moroccan hash its worldwide renown.

Aromas and texture: a dense resin with a full-bodied profile

True to the spirit of Moroccan hash, Golden Ketama offers a dense, pliable resin that is easy to work between the fingers. Its aromatic bouquet is warm and enveloping: spicy notes, earthy accents and woody nuances combine into a rustic, authentic profile. A resin with temperament, made for palates that appreciate bold flavours.

This spicy, earthy profile is the signature of Moroccan-style resins, very different from the fresh, floral bouquets of some flowers. To decode these aromas, see our guide to CBD terpenes.

Ketama versus other hash: what are the differences?

Ketama embodies the great school of traditional hash: dry sifting followed by pressing. This family stands clearly apart from “new school” resins:

• Compared with ice-water hash (bubble hash, Ice-O-Lator), Ketama plays the tradition card: dry sifting yields a more compact resin and a more rustic profile, whereas water extraction produces sandy textures and fresher aromas.
• Compared with Piatella, which is cold-cured under vacuum until creamy and buttery, Ketama remains firm, dense and pressed: two opposing philosophies — one banking on softness and aromatic freshness, the other on character and authenticity.

To place the Moroccan style among all the resin families — dry sift, bubble hash, cold cure — browse our complete guide to the types of CBD hash.

How to enjoy a Moroccan CBD hash?

Golden Ketama CBD is prized for its full-bodied bouquet, and some methods showcase it better than others:

• Vaporisation, at a temperature suited to resins, is the ideal method: it renders the spicy and earthy notes without distorting them. Start low and increase the temperature gradually.
• Infusion works very well, provided you add a fat (whole milk, coconut oil) so the resin dissolves properly.
• Combustion is not recommended: it destroys much of the aromas that give a properly sifted resin its value.

Store your resin away from light, heat and humidity to preserve its aromas and texture over time.

Our Golden Ketama CBD

Golden Ketama CBD by Golden CBD is a hemp resin inspired by the great tradition of Moroccan hash. Compact, rich and generous in aromas, it stands out for its assertive character: worked texture, full-bodied aromatic profile with spicy, earthy and woody notes. Each batch is carefully selected to deliver consistent quality, from the first gram to the last.

• Type: CBD resin (hash), Moroccan hash style
• Profile: spicy, earthy, woody
• THC content: below 0.3%, compliant with European regulations
• Sizes: from 1 g to 100 g
• Every batch tested by an independent laboratory

You will find it, along with all our resins, in our CBD resins & hash collection.

FAQ: your questions about Ketama hash

What is Ketama hash?

It is a traditional Moroccan-style resin, made by dry sifting (“dry sift”) and then pressed. Dense, pliable and full-bodied, it takes its name from the Ketama region, in the Rif mountains, the historic cradle of Moroccan hash.

Where does the name “Ketama” come from?

Ketama is a village in the central Rif, in northern Morocco, perched at over 1,500 metres of altitude. Hemp cultivation has been documented there for centuries, and the region is considered the historic heart of the Moroccan hash tradition.

Is Golden Ketama CBD legal?

Yes. Our Golden Ketama CBD contains less than 0.3% THC, in compliance with European regulations, and every batch is tested by an independent laboratory.

What is the difference between Ketama and Piatella?

Ketama is a traditional hash, dry-sifted then pressed, dense and firm, with a spicy, earthy profile. Piatella is a resin extracted with ice water and then cold-cured under vacuum, with a creamy, buttery texture. Two opposing schools of the hash world.

How do you consume Golden Ketama CBD?

It is best enjoyed vaporised at a temperature suited to resins, or infused with a fat. Combustion is not recommended. Product reserved for adults, as part of a wellness approach.

CBD is not a medicine and is no substitute for medical advice. Product reserved for adults, not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. The information in this article is provided for information purposes only, as part of a wellness and artisan-heritage discovery approach.