Seffarine Place, the kingdom of Fez copper craftsmen

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 talk to you about their craft, the symbolism of the ornamental motifs and advise you on the choice and care of their creations.

Whether your taste runs to objects in almost orange-coloured copper, golden-tinted brass, or even creations in “maillechort”, an inalterable alloy of copper, zinc and nickel that imitates silver, don’t hesitate to bring back a souvenir from the Place Seffarine.

Your purchase will help to keep alive this craft, which has produced some truly masterpieces but is now very fragile. The rising cost of raw materials, young people’s lack of interest in handicrafts and the arrival on the market of producers of poor-quality items are all jeopardising a unique skill that is so dear to the heart of Fès.