The best things to buy in Morocco

Morocco is a very historically rich country that has, throughout its history, witnessed the succession of many civilizations, dynasties and influences, making it a meeting point for many cultures in the past for its strategic location on the coast of the Mediterranean, precisely on the Gibraltar strait. Morocco served as a point of connection between Europe and Africa, commerce and trade wise.

For all of these reasons, Morocco has a unique industrial background and rich handicrafts, the likes of which you’ll find in the Medina of Fes, which is the biggest old Medina in the world, the Medina of Marrakech, factories and even the most remote of villages in the Atlas Mountains. If you’re planning a trip to Morocco and still wondering about what to buy for yourself, family and friends, just continue reading this article as we list the best thing to buy in Morocco:

• Carpets.

Moroccan carpets are among the best carpets in the world and definitely worth buying. The decorations and patterns in Moroccan carpets change from one place to the other as each of the Berber villages have their own unique patters, mastered by the hard working women of the Atlas Mountains, who make these carpets by hand over a long period of time.

• Leather products.

The leather industry used to be the center of local industry in cities like Fes and Marrakech, where the leather is treated in many delicate steps in the tanneries, which are also a necessary touristic attraction to visit. The leather is then sold to handcrafters who use it for the production of pure leather bags of all sizes, leather shoes and jackets. These products are of good quality, handmade and sold for reasonable prices, considering they’re locally produced.

• Argan Oil.

Morocco is one of the very few places where Argan trees grow in abundance, in the high Atlas Mountains near Agadir. Argan oil is extracted from the fruits and has various uses, whether for nutrition either directly or mixed with grounded almonds for the making of “Amlou”, or for cosmetic use as it is known for being very benefic to human skin. Argan oil is a scarce product, especially for nutrition and mainly available in Agadir and its surroundings.

• Moroccan Pottery.

Tradition pottery in Morocco is one of the most beautiful in the world, as the clay bowls, cups and tagines are decorated with beautiful colors and inscriptions, along with being nature friendly. Teapots and other silver and copper products which are used for cooking or just as a decoration are of great value and handmade in the Medina of Fes or Marrakech.

• Traditional clothes.

Clothes are a major aspect and characteristic of any culture and in Morocco, there is a huge diversity of traditional clothes dresses to choose from, as the clothes worn by the locals differ from one region to the other, but they mainly consist on a variety of long robes with hoods, like colored Djelabas and Kechaba for men, Caftan and Djelaba for women along with traditional slippers, like “Belgha”. Sahrawi scarfs are also loved by tourists, especially for their light weight and beautiful colors. When traveling in Morocco, you’ll notice the change in the type and color of traditional clothes as you move from the north to the south.

• Cravings.

During your time in Morocco, you’ll notice that the decoration in tradition riads usually consists of stunning and delicate wood carvings that add to the beauty of the houses and serves as a delightful decoration. They’re available in all Medinas in a variety of sizes and shapes.