Crafts and Trades

Andalusi mosaic, hand-cut tile by tile.

Hand-cut geometric mosaic, piece by piece, following patterns passed down for centuries.

Lace-like carving in plaster.

Ornamental reliefs carved in fresh plaster, with geometric, vegetal, and calligraphic motifs.

Cedar doors, ceilings, and mashrabiyas.

Doors, coffered ceilings, and latticework handcrafted with techniques inherited from Andalusian masters.

Traditional tanning and babouches.

Artisanal tanning and leatherwork for slippers, bags, and bookbinding with natural dyes.

Tetouani embroidery and ceremonial fabrics.

Embroidered fabrics, carpets, and traditional textiles blending Berber and Andalusian influences.

Hammered copper and brass.

Lamps, trays, and copper and brass objects hand-forged in souk workshops.

Glazed tableware and traditional jars.

Tableware, jars, and decorative pieces glazed in bright colors with traditional motifs.

Silver, filigree, and Andalusi heritage.

Silver filigree, with Andalusi and Amazigh influences, present in everyday and ceremonial pieces.

The whole: color, geometry, and light.

The combination of zellige, plasterwork, painted wood, and metal defines the medina's decorative language.

Souks organized by guilds and trades.

The medina's souks are organized by guilds: each street specializes in one trade or product.

From master to apprentice.

Small spaces where the master works next to the apprentice, keeping the trade alive.