Tour overview

Orange Blossom Water, or also called Mazaher, is a product widely used in many Lebanese pastries, puddings, syrups, and jams. It’s even used on what is called “White Coffee”, which is hot water added to orange blossom water.

Most of the Orange Blossom Water production in Lebanon comes from Maghdoucheh, a village in the south of Lebanon, 50 km from Beirut. The village is well known for Our Lady of Mantara and occupies a hill with an elevation between 200 and 229 m above sea level, overlooking Saida city.

4 things to do in Maghdoucheh:

Orange Blossom Harvest: In Maghdouche, the Orange Blossom season is a family affair. Nearly every household has its own blossom-filled fields that they lovingly tend to during this time. Want to experience life as a Maghdouchian? Join the locals during the seasonal Orange Blossom harvest. You’re sure to receive warm invitations to their homes, where you’ll discover them distilling the essence of these blossoms in a large pot known as Karakeh. This process yields the fragrant orange blossom water, a key ingredient in many delicious Lebanese dishes, particularly desserts.

Discover Maghdouche Hospitality:  To truly immerse yourself in a culture, there’s nothing like visiting people in their own spaces. While it’s fortunate to have friends who can extend such invitations, we’ve got you covered. When you visit Maghdouchian during this season, you’ll be welcomed with a delightful treat known as ‘white coffee,’ crafted from orange blossom water. And if luck is on your side, you might even savor the unique jam made from the zest of these special oranges.

The Art of Orange Blossom Distillation: Experience both the age-old and contemporary methods of distilling orange blossom, a blend of tradition and modernity in action!”

Explore our Lady of Mantara: The spot where tradition says the Virgin Mary waited while Jesus shared his teachings in the region. A Place of Reverence and Tradition!

A tour not to be missed!