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I remember visiting Morocco as a kid and one thing that really stuck with me was a fountain in the middle of the hotel that was tiled entirely in Zellige. Beautiful stuff that even kids that have no interest in it at the time get to keep memories of.

Undeniably best work of art and deserved a well quoted price. This heritage must be preserved and pass down to generations.

As a Moroccan it warms my heart to see our culture being recognized and discovered by a lot of people. All are welcome in the kingdom of the sun dawn

Respect to those artisans. Moroccan design and architecture are so beautiful.

The reason less people are learning this trade is because they are not paid enough.. The artisans do so much work yet it's only the owners who make more profits. This is a problem with almost all traditional trades here in morocco times are changing and the cost o f living is getting higher and higher. Hopefully our country becomes developed before this knowledge dies. I watch woodblock printers and carvers in japan who practice the traditional way of making prints and I notice they are educated young patient they can get paid the same maybe even more as someone working in a company or factory and they can afford health-care and schools and houses. Where as here the young (my self included) are choosing office jobs cause it's the only way to ensure a stable future where you can marry and have children and ensure there futures as well.

I lived in Morocco for 2 years. The houses had zellige around the ceilings. Some rooms had the tiles completely cover the walls and ceilings. Historic locations have tons of beautiful zellige. Even the school did. The art of Morocco is something I miss a lot

As a Moroccan I can 💯 confirm they are worth the price. I used to hangout at a shop in Fes next to my uncles shop and it was a joy watching them create. It’s incredibly detailed.

Quel art!! I'❤ morocco ❤🇺🇾🇲🇦❤️

جزاهم الله خير الجزاء على مايقدمونه من جمال الصنعة وحرصهم على المحافظة على تراث بلدهم. وأتمنى لهم مزيد من النجاح والتقدم

I’ve been a tile installer for 40 plus years. These are the most beautiful man made tiles you will ever find at twice the price. They are very skilled workers and must like there work cause the craftsmanship shows in all of it. Great job.

I worked in Morocco a few times, everything is beautiful about it, the landscape,the towns, city’s, tiny settlements sunsets over the Sahara, the food, the art, the culture and most important, the people, I hope to go back one day, fab place to see😀👍

Like many commented here, growing up in Morocco surrounded with zellige, we had no idea how precious these were. I also learned later how zellige is actually made which makes it such an amazing craft. Thank you for this beautiful documentary

This made me realise I've really been taking the zellige in my parents' home for granted! I've always found them very beautiful and comforting to look at, but had no clue each tile requires so much care, time and patience. All my respect goes out to these artisans for keeping our beautiful culture alive

This is astonishing. One of the only episodes of this series where i fully believe the price to be justified.

The beauty of Moroccan Zellige. Greetings from Libya 🇲🇦🇱🇾

ماشاء الله الله اكبر يحيا الصناع المغاربة تسلم اديكم اللهم احفظ بلادنا الحبيب المغرب واحرصه ونجيب من كيد الكائدين وحسد الحاسدين

the complex patterns are great, I see no reason why they shouldn't be sold internationally for very high prices. those would fit into some of the most expensive buildings. they would look great in a mansion, or could make shops and restaurants look very inviting.

9:47 the craftsman was talking and working at the same time. No wasting of time. How a great man you are.

الزليج الفاسي يصنع من حرفيي فاس و المغرب عامة

My husband is from Morocco, he only talks highly of his home country and people. 🥰