Kif Ketama

Kif Ketama is a traditional landrace cannabis strain originating from the Rif Mountains of northern Morocco, specifically the Ketama region that has been historically renowned for cannabis cultivation. The name 'Kif' refers to the traditional preparation method where cannabis flowers are finely chopped and mixed with tobacco, while 'Ketama' denotes its geographic origin. This strain represents one of the oldest and most culturally significant cannabis varieties, with cultivation traditions dating back centuries among the Berber tribes of the region. It is considered a pure sativa landrace that has been preserved through generations of traditional farming practices.

The plant exhibits classic sativa characteristics with tall, slender structure, narrow leaves, and elongated, airy buds that are typically light green with orange pistils. The flowers are often smaller and less dense than modern hybrid varieties, reflecting its adaptation to the arid Moroccan climate. Kif Ketama is traditionally sun-grown in the mountainous terrain of the Rif region, where it has developed natural resilience to local environmental conditions. The strain gained international recognition through the hashish production for which the Ketama region became famous, with the plant material traditionally processed into high-quality hashish known for its distinctive properties.

Notably, Kif Ketama represents an important genetic resource as a pure landrace strain that has been relatively isolated from modern breeding programs. Its preservation is of particular interest to cannabis historians and breeders seeking original sativa genetics. The strain's effects and characteristics reflect its traditional use in Moroccan culture, where it has been consumed for both recreational and ceremonial purposes for generations. As a landrace variety, it may show more phenotypic variation than stabilized modern hybrids, with individual plants potentially expressing slightly different characteristics based on specific growing conditions and selection.