We not only spend time learning about monuments and admiring stunning natural scenery on the trips we plan in Morocco; we also set aside time for you to shop, recognizing that a vacation like this is a great opportunity to treat yourself or others. Especially in a country where quality craftsmanship is prized. As a result, in this essay, we’d like to focus on a commodity that has become synonymous with Morocco: leather products.

Although the word “Moroccan leather products” is repetitive, it is necessary to mention it in this context: The term ‘leather bags’ refers to the high-quality leatherwork produced in Morocco. However, that word is often used to refer to any product made of natural leather, even if it is not created in the United States and is not made using traditional procedures.

Where to discover the real leather goods

If you come on a trip to Morocco, you will have the opportunity to come into contact with the work of leather goods in different phases. Mainly in three:

Leather tanning in tanneries: although in other countries, for health reasons, they have been taken to the outskirts of cities, in Morocco they can still be found in downtown neighborhoods. For example, the Chouwara tannery in Fez is a real tourist attraction, where you can see how the workers treat and dye the skins in jars. Something similar can be found, to a greater or lesser extent, in other cities such as Marrakech or Tetouan
The elaboration of the articles: the seamstresses are in charge of this, who buy the leather already treated to elaborate their creations in the workshops. These skins are usually sheep, goats, or cows. Although it is not so common to see this work, it is possible to contact artisans who lend themselves to it
The purchase of the products: of course, it is the most pleasant phase of the whole process. And luckily, the easiest to see, since Moroccan leather goods are present throughout the country. Without a doubt, Fez is a benchmark in this type of product, but the souks of any city are also nourished by leather goods, so valued by tourists and so used by the natives.

What leather products can be bought in Morocco

The list of leather products that you will find on your trip to Morocco is very long and very varied. These are just some examples:

Bags and backpacks are probably the most numerous option
Slippers, a star item among Moroccans themselves
Belts
Purses and cardholders
Bean bags, which are often sold unfilled, making them easy to transport back home
Small format covers and cases
Stationery items, such as notebooks

And while all of these items can be smooth to enjoy the natural leather’s unique feel, they can also feature traditional Islamic designs such as geometric or vegetal motifs, which can be stitched, incised, or die-cut.

If you want us to help you find these leather goods in Morocco, you just have to ask us during the circuits that you contract with us. We will be happy to advise you!