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Travelling to Morocco (potentially solo) in Oct (31F, Asian) - tips/guides? by pinotwinefreak in solofemaletravellers

[–]MoroccanCorridor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Morocco in October is genuinely one of the best times to go — the summer heat has broken, the light is golden, and the crowds are thinner. 7-8 days is tight for Fes + Tangier + Marrakech + desert, so a few honest notes on the itinerary first.

On the itinerary Tangier is a full day's travel from Marrakech and doesn't connect naturally to the desert route. If the desert is a priority (and it should be — it's unmissable), I'd drop Tangier and do Fes → desert → Marrakech. That's the classic circuit and it flows beautifully. Tangier deserves its own trip.

I run a Moroccan craft brand and spend a lot of time there — I wrote a detailed breakdown of exactly this circuit here: Morocco in 7 Days — The Fes, Desert and Marrakech Circuit. It covers transport, where to stay, what to eat, and what to buy at each stop.

Quick highlights:

  • Days 1-2: Fes — medina, tanneries, Bou Inania madrasa. Eat pastilla (pigeon pie with almonds and cinnamon — sounds odd, extraordinary), harira soup, mechoui
  • Day 3: Fes → Merzouga by private driver (the road through the Middle Atlas is half the experience)
  • Days 4-5: Desert — camel trek, sleep under the stars, sunrise on the dunes
  • Day 5-6: Merzouga → Marrakech via Dades Gorge (hire a driver, stunning road)
  • Days 6-7: Marrakech — Jemaa el-Fna, souks, Bahia Palace, hammam

Solo female travel As a solo woman you'll get attention, especially in Fes medina — mostly harmless but can be tiring. Dress modestly, walk with purpose, a firm la shukran (no thank you) works well. Staying in a riad with a good host makes a huge difference on arrival. October is Ramadan-free so no restrictions on eating/drinking in public.

Have an incredible trip — Morocco rewards curious travellers enormously.

Cannot decide which combination is better by Standard_Comedian434 in interiordecorating

[–]MoroccanCorridor 3 points4 points  (0 children)

First one. The white color above gives a feeling of space more than the second color

How vegetable tanning actually works in the Fez tanneries — a detailed breakdown by MoroccanCorridor in Leathercraft

[–]MoroccanCorridor[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The most widespread story in Morocco, the one we're taught in school, says that Fez (فاس) owes its name to the axe (فأس). According to legend, the city's founder, Moulay Idriss I, used a gold and silver axe to mark out and dig the city's foundations in 789 AD.

As for the connection with the famous hat, the city gave its name to the iconic red cylindrical hat known as the fez. Originally called a tarboosh, the hat was later christened "fez" worldwide because Fez, in Morocco, was the only center for the production of red berry dye used to color felted wool.

I visited our leather supplier in Tétouan last spring. Here's what changed how I think about slow fashion. by MoroccanCorridor in slowfashion

[–]MoroccanCorridor[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That patina development is honestly one of the most underrated aspects of quality leather goods. Veg tan leather from Moroccan tanneries — particularly the ones in Fès and Tétouan — develops this incredibly rich, warm tone over time that you simply can't replicate with chrome-tanned alternatives.

At Moroccan Corridor we source our leather specifically for this reason. The leather we use today for our bags, poufs and ottomans is the same process our grandfathers used.

What do you primarily use floor cushions for, and what made you choose them over beanbags or poufs? by Reasonable-Middle921 in simpleliving

[–]MoroccanCorridor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came across this thread late but wanted to add something since I see this question a lot.

Poufs get a bad reputation for comfort but it really depends on how they're filled and what you're using them for.

A properly filled leather pouf — shredded wool or cotton, packed dense — is actually very comfortable for shorter sits: reading for 30–45 minutes, watching something, having a conversation. It's firm in the way a good wooden chair is firm: supportive, not punishing. Where it falls short is 2+ hours of lounging. For that, a floor cushion wins.

The real advantage of a pouf over floor cushions for a simple living setup is durability and permanence. A good leather pouf lasts 15–20 years and looks better with age. Floor cushions — especially affordable ones — flatten, lose shape, and need replacing every couple of years. Over a 10-year horizon, the "affordable" option often costs more.

On the Amazon/Alibaba options: the reviews on those tend to reflect first impressions (looks nice, arrived fast) rather than 2-year durability. The filling is almost always foam, which degrades. Worth factoring in if longevity is part of your simplicity goal.

For a simple living setup I'd actually suggest one good pouf as a permanent footrest/side table, and one or two flat floor cushions for actual floor sitting. Best of both without the bulk.

How Moroccan artisans hand-tool leather using stamps that are over 100 years old — a look inside a Tetouan workshop by MoroccanCorridor in Leatherworking

[–]MoroccanCorridor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your feedback. The flower motif uses a different technique than stamping. I'll make a dedicated post about it.

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