Leather babouche
USD 10–40
Soft, pointed slippers handmade from dyed goat leather by local cobblers.
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Where to buy: Leather souk district near the old city entrance
Morocco
What to Buy in Morocco
Local goods and souvenirs worth bringing home — with photos, typical prices, and where to buy them.
Culinary argan oil
USD 10–40
Nutty, cold-pressed oil essential for finishing couscous and dipping crusty bread.
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Where to buy: Any certified cooperative inside the medina souks
Ras el Hanout spice blend
USD 5–20
A complex, proprietary mix of dozens of spices, translating to head of the shop.
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Where to buy: Rahba Kedima square
Pure argan oil
USD 10–40
Cold-pressed oil for hair and skin sold by regional women's collectives.
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Where to buy: Tafilalet region cooperatives.
Berber rug
USD 150–800
High-pile, hand-knotted wool rugs featuring distinct minimalist geometric patterns from the Atlas Mountains.
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Where to buy: Les etablissements Bouchaib, Rue de La Kasbah
Ceramic tagine
USD 10–60
These hand-painted clay vessels are used to slowly cook traditional meat and vegetable stews.
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Where to buy: Pottery shops off the main path of the medina
Leather babouche slippers
USD 15–40
These soft leather slippers are comfortable for indoor wear and come in vibrant dyed colors.
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Where to buy: Leather workshops near the Place Outa el Hammam
Beni Ourain wool rug
USD 200–800
Thick, undyed sheep wool rugs featuring geometric patterns hand-woven by Atlas Mountain tribes.
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Where to buy: Place Seffarine carpet cooperatives.
Moroccan silver teapot
USD 15–50
These etched pots are designed for pouring high-altitude mint tea from a distance.
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Where to buy: Metalwork shops along Rue de la Scala
Etched brass lantern
USD 30–150
Metalwork artisans hand-pierce geometric patterns that cast elaborate light shadows on your walls.
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Where to buy: Artisanal workshops near Rue des Consuls
Fes blue and white ceramics
USD 20–200
Hand-painted earthenware recognized by distinct cobalt blue patterns against a bright white background.
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Where to buy: Potters district near Bab Ftouh.
Hand-pierced brass lantern
USD 50–300
Intricate metalwork that casts complex, patterned shadows across walls when lit from within.
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Where to buy: Place Seffarine coppersmith quarter.
Tanned Leather Satchel
USD 50–300
Fez is the hub for traditional vegetable-tanned leathers cured in iconic stone pits.
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Where to buy: Chouara Tannery area
Brass lantern
USD 30–200
Hand-pierced metal lamps that cast intricate, starlit shadows on your walls at home.
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Where to buy: Souk Haddadine
Moroccan tea pot
USD 20–50
Essential for brewing traditional mint tea properly, these metal pots are durable and heat-resistant.
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Where to buy: Metalwork street vendors within the medina
Zellige tile panel
USD 80–500
Geometric, hand-chiseled clay tiles assembled into intricate mosaic patterns for architectural detail.
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Where to buy: Zellige workshops near the potters district.
Thuja wood box
USD 10–60
Crafted from local root wood, these boxes feature intricate lemonwood or ebony inlays.
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Where to buy: The Medina wood workshops near the skala gate
Embroidered djellaba
USD 40–200
This traditional hooded robe features intricate hand-embroidery along the seams and neckline.
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Where to buy: Rue des Consuls in the Medina
Fassi Pottery
USD 15–150
The distinctive cobalt blue patterns reflect centuries of tradition from the Fes kilns.
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Where to buy: Ain Nokbi Pottery Complex.
Fes Ceramic Tagine
USD 20–100
Hand-painted clay cookware recognized by its signature blue-and-white cobalt geometric motifs.
Photo by Maria Orlova on Pexels
Where to buy: Ain Nokbi district, specifically the ceramic workshops located near the city entrance.