Must-see shopping in Middle Atlas

  • Hasnaoui

    Fez

    If you've been admiring the zellige-look ceramic dishes on which your riad breakfast is probably served, you can find them at this friendly shop…

  • Centre d'Artisanat Batha

    Fez

    This large artisan-training school is outside of the medina proper and a bit out of the way, but a great destination for the savvy shopper who wants to…

  • Olive Shop

    Moulay Idriss Zerhoun

    Indulge in local produce at Abderrahim's shop with its glistening array of the best olives from the region: green ones with garlic or preserved lemon,…

  • Gold Shops

    Fez

    Historically only Jews were allowed to sell gold jewellery in Fez, and the shops clustered in and just outside Bab El Magana (Clock Gate) are still the…

  • Abdelhak Ezzouak

    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…

  • Brassware Shop

    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…

  • Pottery Stalls

    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…

  • Ensemble Artisanal

    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.

  • Basketware Shop

    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.