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Moroccan style and tradition how to recognize clothing by region and occasion
Moroccan traditional clothing is rich, regional, and closely tied to occasions. This guide explains what women and men wear from everyday life to Eid and weddings.
13 February 2026 8 min
Small-scale production of leather jackets and bags in Morocco is very interesting!
Small-scale production in Morocco is a smart step for many brands: you keep control over quality, can adjust faster, and build a sustainable partnership. Especially with leather—jackets and bags—craftsmanship and communication are crucial. In this article we explain how to approach it properly, which choices you need to make, and what to pay attention to.
27 January 2026
Where should you be as an entrepreneur in Morocco to really seize opportunities?
Morocco is easy for entrepreneurs to understand as “Morocco’s G7”: 7 core regions, each with its own trade logic. In the north you’ll find Tangier–Tetouan as the export and industrial gateway, and Nador/Oriental as a trade bridge with strong diaspora networks. Moving toward the center, Rabat–Salé–Kénitra provides policy, compliance and business certainty, while Casablanca–Settat is the commercial engine for scale, distribution and B2B deals. Further inland, Fès–Meknès offers craftsmanship and agro with strong origin stories, Marrakech/Middle Atlas runs on lifestyle, design and experience, and Souss–Massa (Agadir) is an export machine for agro, fish and processing with EU quality in its DNA.
19 January 2026
Outsourcing production to Morocco? What works and what doesn’t?
Outsourcing production to Morocco can be attractive, but success is not automatic. It requires realistic choices, solid preparation and local know-how. This article clearly explains what works in practice, what often goes wrong and how risks can be managed.
17 January 2026
When is Morocco actually not a good fit for entrepreneurs?
Morocco is not the right choice for every entrepreneur. In this blog you’ll read in which situations doing business in Morocco is less logical and when other markets better match your scale, speed and risk profile.
16 January 2026
When is Morocco a good fit — and when is it not — for entrepreneurs?
Morocco offers interesting opportunities for entrepreneurs, but it is not automatically the best choice. In this blog you will read when doing business in Morocco makes sense — and when other markets may better match your strategy, scale and risk appetite.
15 January 2026
Professional importing from Morocco
Importing Moroccan products into the Netherlands offers many opportunities for entrepreneurs, but it also comes with obligations. Think import duties, VAT, rules of origin, HS codes, and the right documentation. Thanks to the EU association agreement with Morocco, many products can be imported at reduced or 0% duties, provided this is proven correctly. Good preparation, reliable suppliers, and knowledge of customs procedures are essential to avoid delays and extra costs.
14 January 2026
Doing Business in Marrakech: Trade, Manufacturing and Services
Marrakech is world-famous as a tourist destination, but the city is rapidly developing into a versatile economic hub. Beyond hospitality, sectors such as trade, manufacturing, the creative industry, logistics and business services are growing strongly. For entrepreneurs, Marrakech offers a unique combination of market access, infrastructure and an international network.
12 January 2026
Private label production in Morocco: strategic opportunities for entrepreneurs
Morocco is developing into an attractive production location for private label products. With flexible manufacturing, short lead times to Europe, and rising quality standards, private label “Made in Morocco” offers strong opportunities for brands and entrepreneurs.
12 January 2026
Fashion sourcing via MAROQ: smart, scalable and distinctive
The European fashion market is under pressure. Margins are shrinking, customers expect sustainability and speed, and differentiation is more important than ever. At the same time, the need is growing for reliable production partners outside Europe—closer than Asia, more flexible and easier to manage. That’s where MAROQ comes in.
11 January 2026
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Textiles & Crafts

Textiles and crafts in Morocco craftsmanship, quality and collaboration

Blogs about textiles, fashion and artisanal products with a focus on quality and collaboration. You can read, among other things, about: materials, finishing, sizing and quality control; production (small batches and series), lead times and logistics; craftsmanship, design and working with makers and ateliers.

Reading time about 4 minutes

Why this category exists

Textiles and crafts connect two worlds at once: the precision of production and the soul of craftsmanship. In Morocco you encounter a rich tradition of weaving, embroidery, dyeing, leatherworking and making products that are not only “beautiful” but also functional and durable. At the same time, this is a sector where quality stands or falls with agreements: material choice, sizing, finishing and control. In this category we describe what is happening in Morocco around textiles, fashion and artisanal production, without promotion and without recommending companies.

What you can expect in this blog category

The articles in this category are intended as a practical guide and as an overview of what is possible within B2B. We write about how productions come together, how ateliers work, which choices you make in materials and finishing, and how you move from a pilot run to consistent quality. You will not find an online shop story here, but themes that help you understand the sector and build professional collaboration.

Materials, finishing and sizing as the basis of quality

Quality starts with the basics: which fabric, which fiber, which thickness, which weave and which treatment? In our blogs we cover how materials behave in use and transport, how color and dye processes influence consistency, and how finishing makes the difference between “handmade” and “professional”. Sizing also returns: tolerance limits, grading, fit and the importance of clear tech packs or product specifications.

  • Materials: cotton, wool, linen, blends and special weaves
  • Finishing: seams, edges, linings, stitching and detail work
  • Sizing: specifications, tolerances and fit checks

Production: small batches and series with clear steps

Morocco is interesting for many product types because starting small is often possible, while scaling up does not immediately mean you have to compromise on quality. We describe how production processes typically run: from samples and patterns to a first batch, and then to repeatable series production. This is where the “manual” also comes in: how you document the workflow, which checkpoints you build in and how you prevent every batch from being slightly different.

  • Samples and pilot runs: learn, adjust and lock the specs
  • Process steps: cutting, sewing, washing, ironing, finishing and packing
  • Series build: quality checklists, revisions and version control of patterns

Leather, bags, shoes and accessories

Alongside textiles, leather has a recognizable role in Morocco in artisanal and industrial production. In this category you will find blogs about leatherworking, differences between leather types and finishing, and about product groups such as bags, shoes, belts and accessories. We describe where quality differences often arise: cut edges, stitching, hardware, linings, glue work and durability in everyday use.

  • Leather quality: thickness, grain, softness, finish and consistency
  • Construction: stitching, edges, reinforcements, hardware and lining
  • Durability: wear, maintenance and checks for recurring issues

Quality control that fits B2B

In textiles and crafts, “inspection” is not an end step, but a rhythm throughout the process. We write about practical quality control: how you measure, what you use as acceptance criteria, how you document deviations and how you handle rework. Traceability is also covered: batch codes, material lots, color lots and recording production data so you can later trace where something went wrong.

  • Checkpoints: incoming materials, in-process checks and final inspection
  • Acceptance criteria: what is “good enough” and what is rejected
  • Traceability: batches, color lots and production records

Lead times, logistics and packaging

Good collaboration stands or falls with predictability. In this category we cover how companies make planning realistic: lead times, seasonal influence, capacity, and how you agree on delivery moments without vague promises. We also describe practical aspects of logistics and packaging: how you protect products, how you organize labeling and packing lists and why consistent packaging is part of the quality experience.

  • Planning: lead times, capacity estimation and buffers
  • Packaging: protection, presentation, consistency and costs
  • Documents: packing list, quantities, variants and version control

Craftsmanship, design and working with makers and ateliers

Crafts is more than production: it is collaborating with people who master techniques and have their own working rhythm. In our blogs we describe how you let design and craftsmanship work together: translating a design into manufacturability, respecting techniques, and making clear agreements about repeatability. We also cover which supplies often play a role: patterns, molds, materials, threads, dyes and organizing work processes in ateliers.

  • Design to manufacturability: patterns, molds and clear instructions
  • Atelier collaboration: communication, feedback rounds and securing quality
  • Supplies: materials, threads, dyes and tools as the basis for consistency

What this category can deliver

When quality, processes and collaboration are right, there is room for strong product lines: textiles, fashion, leather and artisanal products that can be reliably repeated, even in smaller runs. This category helps you understand the sector and ask the right questions. No promotion, but documentation and insight into how it works in practice, with Morocco as the context within international B2B.

In conclusion

This category is about documentation and insight: materials, production, quality control, logistics and working with makers and ateliers in Morocco. This gives you a clear picture of what is possible, which steps are involved and what to watch for to collaborate professionally and sustainably.