Chouara: A Striking 11th-Century Tannery in Morocco. By Ella Morton . ... Visit Atlas Obscura for more on the Chouara leather tannery in Fez. Photo: american_rugbier/Creative Commons.

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In Fez, Morocco, an oasis amid the ... The Chouara leather tannery operates much as it did 800 years ago, using pigeon poop and pomegranates to help soften cow, sheep, goat and camel hides.

One of the city’s most famous products is its leather goods, and no trip to Fez should skip the Chouara Tannery. Leather hides have been washed and dyed in this extraordinary complex of baths ...

The second largest city in Morocco, Fez has a storied history that attracts visitors looking to learn more about the country's culture and its Islamic roots.

I n Fez, there is no escaping the past — not that you would want to. Considered the cultural capital and spiritual center of ...