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[ad_1] Fès may be a mecca for traditional Moroccan craftsmanship, but contemporary Moroccan designers are not to be outdone, and a number of boutiques have some great surprises in store if you’re looking for gifts and souvenirs to pack in your luggage. Here’s a look at three concept stores that we particularly like for their […]

[ad_1] Standing in the heart of the old medina of Meknes, you watch the artisan at work, a true master of Damascening in Morocco. A thin layer of silver glides over dark steel like water finding its way through parched earth. The rhythmic tapping of a tiny hammer fills the air as light filters through

[ad_1] Stepping off the beaten path, your feet crunch over sun-baked earth, a gentle breeze carrying the scent of cedar and spice. You marvel at the ancient rhythm of life that hums through the hidden villages of Morocco, where artisans work in harmony with their surroundings, hands weaving stories into clay, wool, and metal. These

[ad_1] Walking through an old bazaar, your fingers graze the cool, uneven surfaces of clay pots, each a vessel of the timeless history of pottery, each a keeper of secrets. The air is alive with the scent of earth and the distant hum of a potter’s wheel spinning in rhythm with the heartbeats of civilizations.

[ad_1] While the motifs and designs may vary from region to region (from Amazigh inspiration in North Africa to complex floral creations in the Arabian Peninsula), many of the rituals associated with the use of henna are common to all countries, and are still very much alive in Morocco. Henna powder is in fact an

[ad_1] When it comes to describing the carpets, from the simplest to the most complex, that emerge from the imagination of weavers, we very often find the expression ‘writing of silence’. Indeed, these woven surfaces are used by women to describe their daily lives, express their feelings and convey values. Each motif refers to traditional

[ad_1] Like all the neighbourhoods that once belonged to the Jewish community, it now bears witness to a thousand-year-old coexistence between Jews and Muslims, which came to a screeching halt in the middle of the 20th century. During the Second World War, under the French protectorate and therefore subject to the laws of Vichy, King

[ad_1]   Dreaming of a wellness break during your stay in Fez? A hammam or spa session will give you an authentic Moroccan experience and leave you with unforgettable memories, baby-like skin and total relaxation. And if it’s your first time, don’t hesitate to knock at the door of the Essencia Spa of the Palais

[ad_1] Wondering what to bring back from Morocco and dreaming of a typical souvenir from Fez? Then pottery is your top one. From miniature bowls to king-size Moorish jars, the many shops in the medina are brimming with little masterpieces of Fès craftsmanship. Floral or geometric patterns, arabesques or calligraphy, traditional or contemporary style, warm

[ad_1] In the Place Seffarine, you will sometimes see more restoration of objects than pure manufacture, as many of the craftsmen working with copper and pewter are now located in the larger Place Lalla Yeddouna, or in the Aïn Noqbi craft centre, a little outside the town. However, all of them will be happy to