There are many souvenirs typical of Morocco. And you can easily find them in the medinas of the cities you visit. You just have to look carefully and choose wisely to bring back home a great souvenir, which will not only bring back your memory of your unforgettable trip, but will also be a great souvenir of your trip. useful and practical in your daily life. Here is a brief selection that will inspire you. These are items that you will hardly find in your place of residence or even in other parts of the world, and that simply have no comparison or alternative.
Cuscusera
As we told you in this other postThe secret of a good couscous is the couscous bowl. It is a two-part casserole-steamer which allows the stew to be cooked at the same time as the grains of wheat semolina, which remain just right. The most traditional ones are made of clay, but the most practical and modern ones are made of metal (aluminum).
Tajine (tajine or tajine)
Also related to gastronomy and household utensils are the tajínwhich is the clay pot used to cook this famous dish. It is striking for its characteristic cone-shaped cover. In addition to being the ideal utensil for its preparation (due to the steam condensation generated there), there are hand-decorated models that can be considered true works of art.
Complete tea set
Drinking green tea is a ritual in the country. And one of the most beautiful parts of this ritual is the utensils used. On the one hand, the kettlemade of metal (usually nickel, although there are some in silver and nickel silver), it is unmistakable for its exotic design with a curved spout and stylized handle. And on the other hand, the vasesare made of glass and are often decorated with hand-painted henna and refined vegetal or geometric designs, depending on the region.
Musical instrument: darbuka and oud
Music lovers will certainly prefer a traditional instrument of the country. The most affordable is the darbukawhich is a cup drum that is played by hand. With stretched goatskin, its beauty lies in the exotic design of the soundboard. The wealthiest can also get their hands on a Arabian lutealso called ouda pear-shaped stringed instrument with a short fretless neck, six double strings (twelve in total) and a truly arabesque sound.
Leather pouf
It is well known that leather goods are another of the specialties of local craftsmanship. And the articles available are countless (slippers, backpacks, belts, purses…). We have chosen to highlight the poufs, because they are a typical Moroccan home accessory and because sold without fillingThis makes them easy to carry back home. They are available in brown, in the natural color of the leather, or in a multicolored design.
Leather lamps with henna
Another of the many functions given to leather or fur are intimate lamps, to be placed on a bedside table, for example. And the most characteristic models have that leather decorated with henna, which is a dye not only used for tattoos but also for decorating household items. With them, the light of the room will evoke a tea shop or a Berber tent in the desert. desert tent.
Hand of Fatima
It is an amulet common to the rest of the Arab countries, which according to popular belief protects against the evil eye.. These amulets are used in the form of fashion accessories (pendants, bracelets, earrings) but also as pictures or home decorations to hang on doors or walls.
