Observation of traditional leather tanning at the historic Fez Medina tanneries

You walk the narrow lanes of the Fez Medina and look at the traditional leather-working area. Hides are prepared with coloured dyes in stone vats, and workers continue a method that has lasted for centuries. From a terrace above you see the whole site, and the shops around it sell leather goods.

This stop appears in the programme of 4 tours in the catalogue. The effort level is low, though there is a lot of walking in the medina, so comfortable shoes are needed. The site has a strong smell, and local guides often hand visitors a sprig of mint. When taking photos, asking workers for permission is basic courtesy.