Coopérative Artisanale des Marqueteurs
Essaouira
Come to this cooperative in an impasse (dead-end lane) off Place Moulay Hassan to watch the woodworkers in action, hand-turning the thuja wood with a…
Coopérative Artisanale des Marqueteurs
Essaouira
Come to this cooperative in an impasse (dead-end lane) off Place Moulay Hassan to watch the woodworkers in action, hand-turning the thuja wood with a…
Essaouira
Two cooperatives for the price of one, where the men make thuja-wood items and the women make top-quality argan-oil lotions and potions. It's down a dingy…
Essaouira
Describing itself as an 'oriental vintage chic bazar', this stylish homeware shop sells a carefully curated range of textiles, glassware, ceramics and…
Tangier
Franco-Senegalese artist Karim LeGros sells beautiful handmade African-style textiles in this tiny boutique near the kasbah. There's bright clothing,…
Tangier
Next to the Kasbah Museum, this is a beautiful shop with some superb one-of-a-kind pieces designed by French artist Laura Welfling. You'll find eccentric…
Asilah
There's a fine selection of carpets on offer at this two-storey shop, with piles of shaggy Beni Ouarain, tightly woven kilim and colourful Azilal upstairs…
Essaouira
This wardrobe-sized, self-proclaimed 'Berber Concept Store' stocks a covetable collection of Moroccan-made homeware, from macramé wall hangings to raffia…
Marrakesh
Swerve off Djemaa El Fna to this tiny souq dedicated to olives. Green olives, black olives, purple olives, and olives marinated in harissa (hot chilli…
Essaouira
Stock up on everything you need for a DIY hammam visit – black soap, mineral-rich ghassoul clay, scrubbing mitts – alongside herbal tea blends, natural…
Tafraoute
Amazigh (Berber) handiwork and local souvenirs at reasonable prices. Hours are sporadic, but adjacent shopkeepers usually phone owner Houssine Laroussi if…
Imlil
This small shop carries an impressive variety of trekking and climbing equipment, including hard-to-find butane canisters for camping stoves and a small…
Tetouan
This government-sponsored emporium is a hive of activity, with carpet weavers, leatherworkers, jewellers and woodworkers all plying their trades. Prices…
Essaouira
At his bijoux store, Stefano from Naples handcrafts one-of-a-kind pieces of jewellery from silver and natural stones, including pearl, topaz and turquoise.
High Atlas Mountains
This cooperative was formed in 2005 by plucky young women who secured EU funding to start cultivating organic walnuts, collecting mountain wildflower…
Skoura
At this small space, Skoura residents sell items made with palm fronds, sustainably harvested without harming the trees. For travellers who’ve admired one…
High Atlas Mountains
Honey that’s considered rare elsewhere abounds in the hills around Demnate, and this shop across from the O'Libya petrol station on the road towards…
Essaouira
You’ll find all manner of potions, powders and pyramids of freshly ground spices in this aromatic souq, including ras el hanout (top of the shop: a…
Ouarzazate
Opposite the kasbah, this sprawling complex of state-run showrooms (only of few of which seem to be open at any given time) features elaborately woven…
Casablanca
On the waterfront in Aïn Diab, this Norman Foster–designed shopping mall is a good place to stock up on provisions, with a supermarket, a pharmacy and…
Meknes
Mr Ezzouak's little damascene metalwork shop is the northernmost of several in this strip, interspersed with more functional metal crafts such as bike…
Marrakesh
This nonprofit female collective not only trains women with disabilities in embroidery craft, but it also sells fine homewares that combine traditional…
Casablanca
In the traditionally no-shop zone between Casa Port train station and the Hassan II Mosque, this new mall is part of the regeneration of the port area,…
Essaouira
Essaouira has long been a centre of jewellery making and trade; this bijoux collection of shops sells everything from heavy Berber jewellery to glittering…
Agadir
A touristy but well-located blue-and-white bazaar with everything from pottery to football tops and pool toys. In the centre are some surprisingly…
Marrakesh
This French-owned shop stands out from the souq stalls around it, with quality Moroccan homewares including thuja-wood jewellery boxes, posh Heritage…
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
Delve into this treasure trove of brass antiques left over from French Protectorate times – lamps, kettles, jugs, trays, candlesticks and all sorts of…
Dadès Valley
The rose-infused lotions and potions at this small shop are certified organic, with roses purchased directly from local farmers. You'll find everything…
Marrakesh
Sweet-tooth treats ahoy. The traditional Moroccan delicacies here are all about sesame, almond and sticky syrup, and make a great gift for gourmet friends…
Rabat
You can buy Italian painter and ceramicist Marilyn Bottero’s vibrant work at her small shop on the Rue des Consuls.
Taroudant
This large market, held outside Bab El Khemis north of the kasbah, brings in people from the whole region. It's worth a visit for local flavour, and to…
High Atlas Mountains
The weekly Sunday souq, south of the bus station, is an opportunity to taste-test local olives, olive oils and almonds and browse Demnate’s local woodwork…
Marrakesh
This tiny jewellers' souq is a legacy of the Jewish artisans. Gold is still sold by weight, and some shops specialise in locally made fine filigree work,…
Sidi Ifni
The shop of Miel Afoulki, a honey cooperative, sells some extraordinary local flavours, including orange and euphorbia. Hours are flexible, but someone…
Meknes
In front of the covered market, pottery dealers present literal piles of wares. It's a no-pressure place to browse for functional pottery such as simple…
Tafraoute
Stocks Berber and Tuareg carpets, jewellery and souvenirs from the Atlas, Rif and Sahara. Shopkeep Saïd is a shrewd salesman: we dare you to leave his…
Erfoud
Watch fossilised marble being cut into prehistoric-looking tables and sinks at this showroom; they also sell some portable items such as bookends and…
Sidi Ifni
This women’s cooperative produces oil and cosmetic products from the versatile argan tree. Opening hours are flexible, but visitors are made to feel…
Meknes
This is the place to go if you want to get an idea of what to look for and how much to spend. Quality is high and prices are fixed.
Al Hoceima
Stock up on produce, spices, dates and other snacks at Al Hoceima's bustling street market. Fish is freshest in the mornings.
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
This tiny hole-in-the-wall shop sells well-made flat baskets of all sizes, mats for the terrace, table mats and hats.
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