One of the oldest tanneries in the world – Chouara Tannery

The unique view and smell of Fez can be found in Chouara Tannery.

Chouara Tannery in the medina (old town) of Fez was built in the 11th century. It is still producing top-quality leather products with techniques and process passed down from Middle Ages. The leather products will then be exported to different parts of the world.

The tannery has become a popular tourist destination in recent years. There is a balcony from which you can observe the process of leather making: almost a hundred stone vessels filled with different coloured dyes are densely placed. The leather will then be soaked in the vessels for dyeing and softening. Leather lovers simply cannot resist the lovely smell of leathers that fills the tannery.