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Tanners' District of Marrakech
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The district is located at the eastern end of the medina, next to the Bâb ed Debbagh gate. It still has several artisan workshops consisting of round vats where hides are soaked. As you might expect, there’s a distinct smell in the area.
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The district is located at the eastern end of the medina, next to the Bâb ed Debbagh gate. It still has several artisan workshops consisting of round vats where hides are soaked. As you might expect, there’s a distinct smell in the area. Leather production involves several beating sessions and four successive baths.
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