Oulja pottery across the Bouregreg

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Make a dedicated trip across the river to the potters’ complex. Compare shapes and finishes and ask to see how a piece was made. Confirm whether it is decorative or suitable for food, and request careful packing. Buying guide; individual vendor and stock vary. Source: https://www.visitrabat.com/en/lieux/omplexe-des-potiers-oulja/ Photo: representative Moroccan craft image from the Moroccan National Tourist Office; actual stock varies.

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Pottery

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Oulja pottery complex

City

Rabat

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Where: Oulja pottery complex, Salé, across the river from Rabat

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