Place Seffarine, Metal craftsmen square in Old Medina, Fez, Morocco
The square features traditional copper workshops where artisans shape and polish various metal items using hammers and specialized tools throughout the day.
Dating from medieval times, Place Seffarine sits near the Qarawiyyin Mosque and includes the Saffarin Madrasa, constructed in 1271 as Morocco's first purpose-built religious school.
Metalworkers maintain centuries-old techniques passed through generations, creating copper pots, cauldrons, plates, and decorative items in their open workshops.
Visitors find the square between the Qarawiyyin library and the Saffarin Hammam, with multiple entry points from the surrounding narrow streets of the Medina.
The constant rhythmic sound of hammering metal fills the air as coppersmiths work in their traditional workshops, continuing practices documented since the 16th century.
Location: Fez
GPS coordinates: 34.06419,-4.97281
Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:43
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