The Inside Scoop on Fodor’s Essential Morocco Travel Guide
Essential Fodor’s Travel Guide Morocco The Essential Fodor’s Travel Guide Morocco is an ideal guidebook for savvy travelers seeking to pair their own knowledge with an inspired collection of information that offers a fascinating take of this North African country. Written by locals the Fodor’s Essential Morocco Guide offers an insiders view and some of […]
Buying Moroccan Handicrafts, Artisan Weavers and Embroiderers in Tameslouht
Buying Moroccan Handicrafts, Artisan Weavers and Embroiderers in Tameslouht Morocco is famous for its artisan handicrafts and as you wander the streets of any Moroccan medina (old city), you will see stunning examples of local leatherwork, carpets, tasseled baskets, and blankets, soft furnishings, babouche slippers, carved wood and much, much more. Moroccan style, textiles, […]
The Pottery and Ceramics of Morocco
Morocco’s pottery and ceramics are one of the real treasures of the souks with diverse traditional and modern colors and designs influenced by Berber and Islamic art and before them, absorbing Phoenician, Roman and Byzantine designs. Ceramics and pottery pieces include vases, plates, pots, dishes, bowls, and the funnel shaped tangines used for slow cooking stews. Be sure to distinguish pottery used for cooking from ceramics used for decoration, because the glazes used to fix colors include lead and cadmium. It is not unusual for there to be several glazing and several firings on a particular Moroccan piece. The final product is vividly decorated and water-resistant due to the glaze.
Shopping Tour – Travel the Souks Of Morocco To Discover The Finest Leather work, Carpets, Pottery, Embroideries & Basketwork
Shopping in the Souks of Morocco is a unique and exciting experience that offers travelers the opportunity to purchase local hand made artisan goods along with a delightful array of Moroccan homewares, Moroccan rugs, Moroccan caftans, and clothing along with taking in the vibrant displays of exotic spices and food. No visit to Morocco […]
