Association Afous Gafous · Ouarzazate
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
2m 17cm x 1m 10cm x 2cm — 7ft 1in x 3ft 7in x 1in
WEIGHT
4850 g
MATERIALS
Naturally Dyed Wool, Natural Wool, Cotton String, Khrkum, Taroubiya, Pomegranate, Pine, and Alum
PRODUCT ID
#24263
Each Zerbya, or pile knot rug, reflects designs that blend the designs of the association's president with the colors and symbols commonly found throughout the Ouarzazate region.
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MEET THE MAKERS
Biya Lhid
Biya was born in the late 60's and has lived in the Ouarzazate region all her life. While she never studied in school, today she is enrolled in literacy classes at an association. Biya is married and has four children.
Fatima Alibrahimi
Fatima was born in the town of Zagora and moved to Ourzazate when she married her now husband. Born only in the 90's she is one of the youngest members of the association and often provides new and innovative ideas to all the women.
VISIT THE VILLAGE
Association Afous Gafous hosts visitors in their village — share tea, watch the artisans at work, and see the craft up close. Visits start at $21 per person, and most of it goes straight to the group.
Ouarzazate, Morocco · about 2 hours 48 mins from Marrakech
