Since 2007, nearly 139 structures dedicated to production, marketing, and training in the craft sector have been built or rehabilitated in Fes, mobilizing an investment of over 2 billion dirhams.
Flagship projects include the creation of craft activity zones for coppersmithing in Ain Noqbi (378.67 million dirhams), pottery and zellige in Benjlik (230.05 million), as well as the establishment of a market and a traditional tannery in Ain Noqbi for a total of 64.27 million dirhams.
The National Initiative for Human Development has also allocated 3.5 million dirhams for the restoration of the Foundouk Haffarine and other weaving structures, while the enhancement of the congress palace and artisan workshops benefited from an investment of 50 million dirhams.
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12 Feb 2025
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2 billion dirhams to strengthen the craft sector in Fes
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Depuis 2007, près de 139 structures dédiées à la production, la commercialisation et la formation dans le secteur de l’artisanat ont été réalisées ou réhabilitées à Fès, mobilisant un investissement de plus de 2 milliards de dirhams.
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