Chouara Tannery, Ancient leather tannery in Medina, Morocco.
The Chouara Tannery contains circular stone vessels filled with colored dyes where workers process animal hides using traditional leather-making methods.
Founded in the 9th century, this tannery stands as one of the three major leather production facilities that shaped the economic growth of medieval Fez.
Local craftsmen maintain the generations-old practice of processing leather through natural materials, including limestone, salt, water, and pigeon droppings.
Visitors access viewing terraces through leather shops surrounding the tannery, where mint sprigs help counteract strong processing odors.
The tannery operates without modern machinery, processing camel, cow, goat, and sheep hides across multiple color-filled stone vats.
Location: Fez
Part of: Medina of Fez
GPS coordinates: 34.06609,-4.97098
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:31
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