Where to Shop in Tanger
Taniger the capital of the Tétouan Region has a rich history and sits at the western entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Spartel. Only 35 minutes from Spain by modern hydrofoil Tangier has a hugely multicultural society and is known for fabulous shopping. Tangier offers a […]
Where to Shop in Chefchaouen
Chefchaouenon is known as the “Blue” City in northwest Morocco situated in the Rif Mountains, located inland from Tangier and Tetouan. Its blue-glazed houses serve as a magnificent backdrop for shopping in its old medina filled with local artisans that create hand-made goods ranging from woodwork to woven carpets, blankets and scarves, impressive earthen round […]
Where to Shop in Essaouira
Essaouira is a sea-side medieval town. This charming artist colony boasts lovely white-washed and blue-shuttered houses, colonnades, and traditional thuya wood workshops along with art galleries. Essaouira is one of the best shopping destinations in Morocco for those looking to sample traditional goods at reasonable prices in a laid back atmosphere. Rasse Des Tannerie This […]
Where to Shop in Fes
Fes is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the oldest working medina in the world. Shopping in Fes is a unique experience where the old meets new. Fes serves up a unique array of traditional Moroccan hand made goods ranging from pottery to metalwork and embroidery. Art Naji Art Naji, the Fakhari brothers have been […]
Where to Shop in Sidi Ghanem, Marrakech
Shop in Sidi Ghanem, the Marrakech Industrial Zone and Urban, Artist Enclave. Located 5 kilometers from the Marrakech medina, Sidi Ghanem is the industrial zone where artists and designers have their workshops and showrooms. This urban enclave is a reminder of New York’s SOHO district in the 1970’s where large loft spaces and concrete buildings […]
Where to Shop in Gueliz, Marrakech
Marrakech’s new city of Gueliz is often referred to as “Little Paris.” Guliz was once the former town of the French protectorate and boasts historic Art Deco architecture. Gueliz has blossomed into an art mecca housing some of the most sought after restaurants, designers, and galleries. Historically known as the Villa Nouvelle, Gueliz is also shoppers […]
Where to Shop in The Marrakech Medina
Discover the best shopping, boutiques,, souks, discount and deals in Marrakech.
Kasbah Walking Tour, Marrakech’s Hip Neighborhood of the Medina
A Walking Tour through Kasbah, one of the Marrakech Medina’s Best Neighborhoods offers exploration inside its historic walls. Kasbah’s is a local Moroccan neighborhood that boasts Moroccan street fare, an authentic shopping experience, ancient sites and is the perfect pit stop for teat at sunset. Once a neighborhood that was on the edge of ruins, Kasbah, in the Marrakech medina is now the place to be.
North African & Berber Jewelry, Your Morocco Tour Guide
In the nineteenth century Morocco began to receive European and American visitors who were also visiting neighboring Algeria,Tunisia and Libya. Early photographers like the Scotsman George Washington Wilson and others began to take photographs of the countryside, towns and people including posed photographs of Berber women adorned in their fine Moroccan jewelry. These photos became the first travel postcards and help to encourage early tourism and an appreciation of North African jewelry.
Moroccan Jewelry and Tiznit
Morocco has an ancient tradition of jewelry craftsmanship which continues today. Morocco’s Jewish population grew over many centuries and they were the artisans who created the jewelry as the muslims for religious reasons would not work with silver and gold.The jews and the berbers intermarried and there were a number of jewish berber tribes.
