Art D'Argile

Ceramic products and pottery have been popular trades in Morocco for centuries, and today, the craft is still much valued by locals and visitors alike. Art Agile keeps up the art of handmade ceramics and pottery since four generations, producing vases, bowls or plates decorated with great dexterity and traditional patterns. Step in and take home a piece of Morocco’s national heritage.

• Web:

  www.artargile.com

• E-mail:

  contact@artargile.com

• Address:

  N 41 Hay Lala Yakout Rue 3 Ain Nokbi, Fès

• Phone:

  +212 66 234 8754

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8am-7pm

Art Naji

This family-run business has been creating pottery for generations already, and their beautiful products are well-known in the area. From vases over plates to cups, you can get everything within this authentic shop, so take your time and get a good look on the mosaic and the painted ceramics – you may also find a piece to take home.

• Web:

  www.artnaji.com/en/home-2/

• E-mail:

  info@artnaji.com

• Address:

  20 Quartier Industriel Ain Nokbi, Fès

• Phone:

  +212 53 566 9166

Association des Femmes de Fès

The Association des Femmes de Fès is a particularly impressive store full of beautiful handmade clothes, table clothes, pillow coverings and bedspreads. The shop is, quite unusual for Morocco, owned and run by women only, and the association employs and donates money to underprivileged women.

• Address:

  Derb El Miter 18, Fès

Berber Pharmacies

Whether you believe in the cleansing power of spices and herbs or not, the Berber Pharmacies are an impressive sight, and also quite typical in Morocco: the big jars on sale hold obscure powders and peculiar dried plants, and many of them are believed to cure aches and pains. Get yourself a special blend or just take a picture of the mystical markets, as it is always worth a visit, and a try.

• Address:

  Medina, Fès

Borj Fez Mall

Located between old and new Fès, the Borj Mall provides shopping and entertainment on three levels, where you can find over 80 shops as well as a big supermarket that has everything you need. You can even step in with a busy sightseeing schedule as it is close to major tourist attractions in the city.

• Web:

  www.borjfez.com

• E-mail:

  borjfez@petra.ma

• Address:

  Ville Nouvelle, Fès

• Phone:

  +212 53 562 0492

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am-10pm

• More info:

  Opening hours can vary depending on the season.

Chez Hamidou

Nestled between Chouara Tannery and markets, Chez Hamidou might be hard to find but its is worth a visit. As a local’s insider tip, you can here buy high quality rugs and cushions from local producers but mind that you are expected to bargain.

• E-mail:

  hamidou.shop@gmail.com

• Address:

  Fes El Bali, Fès