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Morocco is a diverse country, with many regions offering a variety of landscapes, cultures, traditions and lifestyles. Handicrafts cover practically the whole of Morocco, and each region has its own specialties, drawn from the raw materials found in abundance there. Here's an overview of some of Morocco's regions:
Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma region: Located in the north of the country, this region is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea and the Strait of Gibraltar. It is characterized by mountains, beaches, forests and historic cities such as Tangier, Chefchaouen and Tétouan.
The Oriental region: Located in eastern Morocco, this region is known for its desert landscapes, oases and ancient towns such as Oujda, Saïdia and Berkane.
The Fès-Meknès region: Located in the center of the country, this region is home to the imperial cities of Fès, Meknès and Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, as well as the Middle Atlas Mountains and the Oued Sebou basin. Fès boasts a wealth of leather, copper, silver, gold and fabrics, as well as Moroccan ceramics, an art perpetuated for many centuries. And in Meknes, you'll find craftsmen who practice damascening (the art of engraving on steel to create vases, jewelry, etc.).
Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region: Located on Morocco's Atlantic coast, this region is characterized by beaches, forests, fertile valleys and historic cities such as Rabat, Salé and Kenitra. When it comes to crafts, this region is best known for its pottery.
Casablanca-Settat region: Located in the western part of Morocco, this region is known for its dynamic economy and modern cities such as Casablanca, El Jadida and Settat.
The Marrakech-Safi region: Located in the south of the country, this region is known for its Atlas mountains, verdant valleys, deserts and historic cities such as Marrakech, Essaouira, Safi and Ouarzazate. When it comes to handicrafts, the raw materials found in Marrakech are leather, copper and carpets. Wood and silver are more common in Essaouira.
La région de Marrakech-Safi : Située au sud du pays, cette région est connue pour ses montagnes de l'Atlas, ses vallées verdoyantes, ses déserts et ses villes historiques telles que Marrakech, Essaouira, Safi et Ouarzazate. En ce qui concerne l'artisanat, les matières premières que l'on trouve à Marrakech sont le cuir, le cuivre et les tapis. Le bois et l'argent sont plus courants à Essaouira.
The Guelmim-Oued Noun region: Located in southwest Morocco, this region is known for its deserts, oases, mountains and historic towns such as Guelmim and Tan-Tan.
These regions are all unique and offer visitors a variety of experiences and discoveries. Each region of Morocco has its own particularities and deserves to be explored.
