Shopping for Authentic Moroccan Carpets

a typical Fez carpet showroomMorocco’s allure isn’t simply its piece of Sahara Desert, its vast coastline, or its Imperial Cities. Morocco’s appeal to travelers is often the handmade craftsavailable for decent prices. And, for those gifted in the art of bartering – good prices that match what a local Moroccan might pay. One of the most sought after items in Morocco are carpets. For those armed with the knowledge of what makes a quality carpet and a basic price range to begin the wheeling and dealing, buying a carpet in Morocco can be a rewarding experience (and make your living room look astounding)Local Moroccan women who make the carpets often are not the ones who end up selling them. In some small villages, where women’s cooperatives exist (and in Moroccan artisanal cooperatives – talked about in our last article), the women are involved in pricing and selling process. They might even have set prices, which are what many travelers prefer, especially if they aren’t into bargaining while sipping tea for two or more hours in a crowded medina alleyway.