Woodwork · Essaouira, Azrou, various

Olive Wood Kitchen Utensils

Hand-carved cooking spoons, spatulas, salad servers, and cutting boards made from Moroccan olive wood. Prized for the wood's tight grain and natural beauty.

History & Cultural Context

Olive trees are abundant across Morocco and olive wood has been used for household objects for centuries. The wood is naturally antibacterial and extremely durable. Carved kitchen utensils are affordable, practical souvenirs available in every souk.

Materials

Olive woodDense hardwood with distinctive tight grain patterns

Production Techniques

Hand-carvingTraditional
Shaped from branches using knives and chisels

Production Notes

Carved from olive wood branches using hand tools, then sanded smooth and finished with food-safe oil. Each piece shows unique grain patterns. Production: 30 minutes to 2 hours per piece.

Quality Indicators

Quality

Smooth finish without rough spotsBeautiful grain pattern visible

Price Ranges

Budget10 – 40 MAD(~$1 – $4)

Single spoon or spatula

Mid-range40 – 150 MAD(~$4 – $15)

Sets of utensils, salad servers

Premium150 – 400 MAD(~$15 – $40)

Large cutting boards, mortar and pestle, complete sets