10 Most Recommended Things to Buy in Morocco

Morocco, an attractive Arab nation in the northwest of Africa, is also a shopping paradise for travelers. For example, argan oil is favored by tourists from all over the world because of its amazing cosmetic advantages. In addition to the essential oil, Morocco is known for a variety of wonderful handicrafts.

For instance, handmade leather bags and slippers dyed with natural plants are common in Fez, Morocco, which is known for its dyeing. The Berber people of Morocco raise sheep for a living, and the Berber women can weave delicate wool carpets.

When you take an unforgettable tour to Morocco, linger in Morocco's magnificent mosques, colorful palaces, and bustling markets, don't forget to buy some fine items nearby to take home as memories.

Colorful Potteries

Morocco has a lot of colorful pottery with delicate designs on it. Stepping into a Moroccan pottery market will feel like entering God's palette.

Moroccan pottery is mainly cobalt blue with some other colors. Many of those earthenware pieces are imprinted with patterns of circles and diamonds derived from Islam, which emphasizes the beauty of symmetry. There are all kinds of pottery: bowls, saucers, jugs, cups, etc. They are both great for holding food and for decoration.

The pottery's style varies in different regions. For example, the Fez market mainly sells blue pottery, while the Safi region mainly sells yellow pottery, and the Sahara region mainly sells green pottery. You can choose different markets according to your preferences.

Moroccan Potteries

Essential Oils

There are many kinds of essential oils in Morocco, like argan oil, cactus oil, and rose oil. Argan oil is one of Morocco's national treasures. This precious oil with excellent beauty properties is extracted from the nuts of the Argan trees growing in Morocco. Argan oil can make your skin smooth and fine, as well as slow down the aging process. Argan oil aside, cactus seed oil is also a brilliant skin-care product. It is rich in vitamin E and sterols, which can clean up acne and whiten your skin.

Babouche

It is an emblematic slipper in Morocco. Slippers are very popular in Morocco because Muslims need to take on and off their shoes many times during worship. Many of these colorful slippers are handmade with various beautiful patterns on them. They have no heels, so it's easy and convenient to wear babouches at home. The pointed top and bright color make it more fashionable than common slippers. Even many luxury brands have designed similar shoes based on Babouche's look.

The babouches are made of cowhide, sheepskin, camel skin, silk, and so on. They can be easily found in the markets of Fez and Marrakech. The babouches are displayed on the shelf, and you can choose them at will.

Handmade Leather Bags

The handmade leather bags in Morocco are very delicate and beautiful. There are bags made of cowhide, sheepskin, or camel skin. Each bag is made from a single piece of leather. Morocco is also famous for its dyeing process, and these bags are dyed with natural plant dyes. Each bag is decorated with different colored beads and tassels for a chic look. There are also solid-colored bags with simple designs that can go well with your outfits. There are many kinds of bags, such as handbags and backpacks. Many of them can be bought at the fairs in Fez and Marrakech. The price of the bag given by the shopkeepers is often high, and sometimes you can even cut the price in half.

Handmade Carpets

Morocco's handmade carpets are very beautiful, with many woven patterns reflecting regional characteristics. You can even tell by the style of a carpet where it comes from.

Morocco's handmade carpets originate from the Berber people, who live high in the mountains. Berber women specialize in making carpets from wool, and they have unique weaving techniques. They also use natural plants for the carpets' dyeing. A Moroccan handmade carpet usually consists of several colors, like yellow and red, which are quite bright, and deep blue and brown, which are quite dark colors. Some carpets are decorated with classic tassels. These carpets are perfect for laying on a living room floor or hanging on the wall as decoration, giving your home an exotic feel. Usually, after being handwoven by Berber women, most of these carpets make their way to great markets like Fez and Marrakesh.

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Jellaba

Jellaba is a representative national costume in Morocco. It's a long robe with a big, pointed hood. The pointed hood of Jellaba can protect against the sharp sunshine and raging sand in the desert. Wearing a jellaba, you can easily take beautiful pictures in the desert. Jellaba is usually made of cotton and sheepskin, which makes it very comfortable to wear. The emperors of Morocco also wear it on important occasions.

It is said that before 1956, the jellaba was only worn by Moroccan men. After Morocco's independence in 1956, the social status of Moroccan women gradually improved. As a result, the Jellaba was available in both male and female styles.

Exquisite Lamps

There are also a lot of exquisite lamps in Morocco's local markets. Those lamps have hollowed patterns on their cuprous bodies. Walk into one of Morocco's ubiquitous lamp shops, and you'll be surrounded by golden lights, each one like Aladdin's magic lamp. These lamps range in shape from round to droplet, from diamond to irregular, and from oversized living room chandeliers to dainty desk lamps. There are also some colored glass lamps, the walls of which are dyed colorfully and display a different beauty. Each lamp is full of design. Turn on a lamp, and you'll see a lot of golden lights shining through the hollowed part. Bring home a lamp and turn it on on a quiet night, your room will be brimming with romance.

Exquisite Moroccan Lamps

Desert Roses

Desert roses are actually weathered stones found in the Sahara desert. The stone has a shape that looks like a dried rose. These special roses come in white, reddish, and brown. The main components of desert rose stones are hydrated calcium sulfate and quartz. Layers of crystals cluster together, thus forming the shape of a rose. It takes millions of years of weathering to form a tiny desert rose. In a way, a desert rose witnessed the changes in the desert. Therefore, the desert rose also symbolizes eternity. It is said that long ago, people in the desert would send each other desert roses in the name of eternal love on Valentine's Day. There are many people selling desert roses near the road to the Sahara Desert.

Crystal Stones

Morocco is rich in mineral resources. There are many vendors selling raw stones in Morocco. You can find very good raw crystal stones here.

Different colors of crystals have relative meanings. For example, citrine can attract fortune, pink crystal can bring friendship, and amethyst can bring wisdom. Morocco also has many white geodes. A white geode looks like a normal stone with some soil. You need to crack it with a small hammer, and then you will find it filled with shiny crystals like a handful of white salt when light is shining on it. White geodes cannot be used for jewelry processing because their crystals are too small. But it's cheap and very beautiful, so many people buy it to play with or to use as a container to hold some polished crystal stones.

Moroccan Spices

Moroccan spices are an important component of Moroccan culture and cuisine. Many spice shops can be found in Moroccan markets. Some of the spices are placed in large glass jars, some are in baskets, and some are hung in front of the shops. Morocco is famous for spices such as saffron, turmeric, and cumin. Some spices are used to flavor gourmet foods, while others have attractive fragrances and are suitable for refreshing the air. Morocco is the source of many spices, so it is very cheap to buy spices here. If you are a spice lover, then be sure to visit the spice shops there, and you may find the flavors you like.

Anyone who has visited Morocco will praise it as a shopping paradise. Most of the crafts here are handmade by local people, which is also one of the characteristics of Moroccan goods. Skin-caring argan oil, colorful and exotic Babouche and Jellaba, gorgeous lamps... The goods here have a different style from those in other places. Whether you're looking for a few amusing items for yourself or to send to friends as gifts, you'll always find something in these Moroccan products. If you're a shopaholic, don't miss out on Morocco.

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