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Set up a cooperative in Morocco: step by step

In Morocco, a cooperative is more than a name and a logo: it is a shared business. You need members who agree, a name approved by ODCO, bylaws and capital, and it ends with registration in the local cooperative register at the court.

Zellige beldi: how to spot good craftsmanship

Zellige beldi is more than a pretty colour: cutting, assembling and laying are each a craft of their own. Look at the maâlem's real work, ask how he'll do the job, and get the price in writing before he starts.

Moroccan embroidery: Rbati, Fassi and Slaoui

Rbati, Slaoui and Fassi embroidery are all Moroccan, but each has its own way, and even one city has older and newer forms. Don't judge a piece by its name or a small photo: look at the whole thing and let the maker explain how she made it.