Moroccan Crafts

Fes

Cylindrical flat-topped red felt hat with a black silk tassel. An iconic symbol of Moroccan and Ottoman cultural heritage.

Fes, Marrakech

Shimmering cushion covers with geometric or abstract embroidered patterns. Made from sabra (cactus silk), a fiber extracted from agave plants.

Middle Atlas

Cream-colored wool blankets adorned with rows of sequins and metallic thread. Traditionally draped over the bride during Amazigh wedding ceremonies.

Fes, Marrakech

Lightweight throws and blankets woven from cactus silk (sabra) fiber, with fringed edges and rich jewel-tone colors.

Fes, Sale

Long hooded robe with intricate hand-embroidered trim around the neckline, front closure, and cuffs. Morocco's traditional outer garment.

Chefchaouen, Ouazzane

Heavy hand-loomed wool djellabas in natural brown, cream, or gray stripes. The classic mountain garment of the Rif and Middle Atlas.

Fes, Rabat

Long, flowing formal garment lavishly decorated with hand-embroidery, beading, and metallic thread. The quintessential Moroccan formal wear.

Marrakech, Fes

Cotton or cotton-wool blend blankets with rows of hand-tied pompoms along the edges or woven into stripes. A modern Moroccan textile staple.

Various regions

Flat-woven cotton towels traditionally used in the hammam. Thin, fast-drying, and versatile — used as towels, beach wraps, scarves, or tablecloths.

Fes, Sale, Meknes

Linen, cotton, or silk tablecloths and runners with delicate hand-embroidery in traditional Moroccan geometric patterns.

Middle Atlas, High Atlas

Heavy hand-loomed wool blankets in natural cream, brown, and gray stripes. The everyday warmth blanket of Atlas mountain communities, distinct from decorative handira wedding blankets.

Various regions

Lightweight woven scarves and shawls in cotton, wool, or blended fabrics, often with tassels or fringed edges. Among the most popular tourist purchases for their portability.

Marrakech, Fes

Decorative cushion covers in various styles: sequined, embroidered, patchwork, or woven. Distinct from sabra/cactus silk cushions. A staple of Moroccan interior decor.