Vertical view of workers at the leather tannery in Fes el Bali

Leather Tannery in Morocco.

This vertical shot presents a detailed overview of the bustling leather tannery in Fes el Bali, one of Morocco's most iconic traditional industries. The footage shows an intricate array of large, round vats used for dyeing and treating leather, arranged in a seemingly chaotic yet functional pattern. The vats are filled with various colored liquids, ranging from deep reds and browns to lighter shades of white and cream. Workers can be seen moving between the vats, engaging in different stages of leather processing, such as soaking, dyeing, and drying. The surrounding buildings are constructed in the traditional Moroccan style, with light-colored walls and flat roofs, and they are visibly weathered, reflecting the historical significance of the tannery.

Overhead Footage of the Old Chouara Tannery of Fes el Bali in Detail.

This 4K video shot offers a detailed vertical view of the bustling leather tannery in Fes el Bali, Morocco, captured using state-of-the-art cameras by skilled cinematographers. The footage is available in both 2160p 4K and 1080p HD, ensuring high resolution and clarity. The vertical mode (9:16 aspect ratio) is particularly suitable for social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, while the landscape mode (16:9 aspect ratio) is perfect for documentaries, historical insights, and cultural presentations. The video showcases the intricate layout of the tannery, with numerous vats filled with different colored liquids used for dyeing and treating leather.

The Chouara Tannery, located in the heart of Fes el Bali, the oldest part of the city of Fes, is one of the oldest tanneries in the world, dating back to at least the 11th century. The tannery is renowned for its traditional methods of leather production, which have remained largely unchanged for over a millennium. Craftsmen use natural dyes and manual techniques to transform raw hides into high-quality leather. The process involves soaking hides in a mixture of water and pigeon excrement to soften them, followed by dyeing in large stone vats filled with natural pigments derived from plants and minerals. This artisanal craft is passed down through generations, preserving the rich heritage and skills of Fes' tanners.