Shopping and haggling in Morocco is a high-energy activity. Everyone is good-natured, mostly everything is hand-crafted. Leather goods in all colors can be purchased throughout the markets. Many of them were tanned and dyed in Fes. The labor-intensive process starts right at the animal hyde, then is processed with pigeon poop, then pigments, then hand-sewn.
Another coveted specialty for fashionistas in Morocco would be Argan Oil. It is said to be the liquid fountain of youth, cures diseases or a high-priced culinary treat. The fair-trade industry here has been able to employ Berber women with fair wages to hand-press the oil from the argan nut. The real thing costs a pretty penny, even in Morocco. Many diluted versions can be found in tourist shops though. Shady or charming characters are happy to sell you either.
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