Chouara Tannery

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8 / 10

4 expert reviews

“Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery. ”

– Atlas Obscura

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"The largest of the medina's several tanneries, Chouara is one of the city’s most iconic sights (and smells)." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The terrace overlooking the dyeing vats is high enough to escape the place's full fetid power and get a spectacular view over the multicolor vats. " Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"A picture straight out of medieval times, the Chouwara Tannery is the largest and busiest of the four traditional tanneries still operating in the medina." Full review