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Chouara Tannery
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Chouara est l’une des quatre tanneries au cœur de la médina de fes, son histoire démonte au 11ème siècle. Elle continue à perpétuer le savoir-faire traditionnel pour le traitement du cuir ..,
Une visite des plus pittoresque. Une tannerie millénaire authentique qui vous impressionnera.
Not the most pleasant for the senses, but a must see and probably one of the reasons you're visiting Fes anyway!
Fes is famous for the Tanneries and to witness the way these workers process the hides and colour them is completely unique to Fes
One of the iconic sights of Fez, the Chaouwara / Chouara tannery, the largest of the city's three tanneries, is a piece of living history that dates to the 11th century. The stench of the open pits can be a little strong at times, as cow urine and pigeon excrement is used to tan the leather. The dying process is striking to witness, as workers stand almost waist deep in vibrant vats filled with solutions coloured by organic plant dyes and pigments.
One of the iconic sights of Fez, the Chaouwara / Chouara tannery, the largest of the city's three tanneries, is a piece of living history that dates to the 11th century. The stench of the open pits can be a little strong at times, as cow urine and pigeon excrement is used to tan the leather. The dy…
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Fes, Fez-Meknès