Ceramic pottery factory in Fes, Morocco
A potter at work in a Fes ceramic pottery factory
During our visit to the city of Fes in Morocco we visited a large cooperative ceramic pottery factory, as shown in today’s photos (and in my previous posting here – with more to come in a few days’ time).
Our tour group spent over an hour in the factory and shop. We were first taken on a tour of the artisans at work, observing first hand the delicate and intricate work being produced. We then had an opportunity to visit the adjoining shop and to purchase any of the finished items. Some of the larger items would have been very difficult to export to Australia, but we were assured that they could be packaged suitably for the long journey. I guess that the freight would have been a little steep, so I didn’t enquire. Many of the larger items were out of reach when I looked at the price, but it was a pity that even some of the smaller items would have added considerably to the weight of our luggage, not to mention that we were not even half way through out trip and keeping such delicate – and breakable – items safe might have proved a major headache.
Artists at work in a Fes ceramic pottery factory
Some finished products in a Fes ceramic pottery factory
Some finished products in a Fes ceramic pottery factory
Ceramic Pottery store and factory in Fes, Morocco
Ceramic pottery factory in Fes, Morocco
One of the places we visited while in Fes, Morocco, was a ceramic pottery factory and shop. We were able to see up close the intricate work of these talented Moroccan artisans. I found it fascinating to see their skills on display, from the raw clay through to the finished art work on display in the shop. My only regret was that we couldn’t bring home with us some examples of their fine work (though my wife did manage to winkle one small item into her luggage).
Over coming days I’ll show more of their fine work here on this site.
Ceramic pottery factory in Fes, Morocco
Ceramic pottery factory in Fes, Morocco
Ceramic pottery factory in Fes, Morocco
Overlooking the city of Fes in Morocco
Overlooking Fes from Borj Sud (South Tower) in Morocco
Overlooking Fes from Borj Sud (South Tower) in Morocco
Overlooking Fes from Borj Sud (South Tower) in Morocco
Overlooking Fes from Borj Sud (South Tower) in Morocco
We visit the Borj Sud fortress in Fes, Morocco
Borj Sud, Fes, Morocco
During our visit to Fes in Morocco our tour bus took us up a prominent hill within the city. On this hill is the Borj Sud (South Tower), a prominent fortress overlooking the old city. This fortress was built in the 16th century to overlook and protect the city. It was built by Christian slaves.
We only had enough time here to walk around the perimeter of the fortress. It would have been interesting to look inside.
Borj Sud, Fes, Morocco
The streets of Fes, Morocco
Street scene in the city of Fes, Morocco
During our visit to Morocco we saw many beautiful buildings, usually decorated with magnificent mosaics. we also wandered through fascinating madinas with their closed in buildings and narrow streets and laneways. we saw ordinary street scenes too, like those in today’s photos, building which would not have been out of place in the inner streets of some Australian cities.
Street scene in the city of Fes, Morocco