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Photo story: the souks, tanneries and timeless leathercraft traditions of Marrakech
Moroccan tanneries are renowned for their quality and craft, and nowhere is the deep-rooted heritage of leatherwork better experienced than the Red City. The story of Marrakech’s leather-making tradition embodies the city’s thriving cultural identity.
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Photo gallery: the souks, tanneries and timeless leathercraft traditions of Marrakech
Moroccan tanneries are renowned for their quality and craft, and nowhere is the deep-rooted heritage of leatherwork better experienced than the Red City. From raw skins to colourful, expertly crafted goods, the story of Marrakech’s leather-making tradition is one that embodies the city’s thriving cultural identity.
Marrakech: A brush with the stars
A journey through the labyrinth of Marrakech's souks reveals previous encounters with Alec Baldwin, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Daniel Craig.
Sleep: Marrakech
Ornate riads with courtyard fountains; airy roof gardens from which to observe the chaos; or out-of-town palaces with star chefs — in Morocco's magic red city, accommodation is the star turn
Marrakech: Cooking like a MasterChef
Deep in the souks of Marrakech, among the forlorn donkeys and wobbly carts piled high with round loaves, our small group slowly moves from stall to stall.