2024

SI MOHAMED

Arts and crafts

The owner of this first pottery, If Mohamed, on the left with Bab Ftouh, speaks French and will be happy to show you his traditional pottery.

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2024

LA TERRASSE DES TANNEURS

Arts and crafts

In addition to its beautiful view of the Chouara tanneries, El-Haj Ali Baba is also one of the oldest and largest leather stores in the medina. You'll find it hard to resist jackets, travel bags, footstools and babouches in camel, goat, sheep or beef leather. You'll find a wide selection of well-crafted items organized on several floors according to type. Don't forget to bring a sprig of mint to place under your nose to avoid gagging from the smell during your visit. Warm welcome and open to negotiation.

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2024

KADER BRONZE

Arts and crafts

In this store, you will find many objects made of bronze or other metals: lamps, chandeliers, Berber jewelry, chiseled trays ... You can also appreciate the direct work of the son of one of the artists who participated in the restoration of the royal palace. These techniques are passed down from generation to generation and like most traditional crafts in Morocco, the designs are created as they go along. Don't hesitate to take a tour of the second floor where several paintings by Moroccan artists are on display.

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2024

AUX MERVEILLES DU TAPIS

Arts and crafts

Here we are in the kingdom of carpets, in this splendid 14th century house! Here, the sale is transformed into an exhibition full of colors and patterns. From ancient carpets to more recent ones, passing by Berber and Fassi carpets, the merchants unroll one by one the handmade creations of the women, who meticulously weave them according to their traditional techniques. All the carpets on display have a history, are inspected and have a certification of origin label. Even without buying, the visit is worth it just for the pleasure of the eyes!

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2024

MEDIN'ART

Arts and crafts

This first concept-store of the city of Fez is located right in the center of the medina. It is run by Laurence Alberro, a friendly Frenchwoman, who also runs the Dar Gnaoua guest house. In this well-organized shop, you will discover a beautiful series of handmade items made with local materials: clothing, jewelry and various accessories. It presents unique pieces, from the creations of stylists and designers revisiting Moroccan craftsmanship. There are fashionable brands such as Les Maures and Jabifez... An address to discover!

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2024

MAISON DE BRODERIE ET DE BROCART DE FÈS

Arts and crafts

Renowned for the quality of its work, this family business offers all Fez stitch embroideries, which have the particularity of being reversible. They are handmade by embroiderers who imagine the patterns as they are made. A craft work perpetuated from generation to generation, of which you can appreciate all the subtleties here. Beautiful bed sheets, tablecloths, towels and cushions in particular.

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