Tanning has long been an integral part of the economic life of Morocco’s imperial cities. Among them, Rabat was home to a dedicated site known as Diour Dbagh. In operation well before the 20th century and left in ruins after it was relocated in the 1930s, the site has regained historical and heritage value thanks to its rehabilitation beginning in 2022.
A new Moroccan study reveals alarming health risks among Fez’s traditional tannery workers, linking daily chemical exposure and poor hygiene to high rates of musculoskeletal, skin, and eye diseases. Researchers urge authorities to implement regular medical monitoring, safety training, and protective measures to safeguard the artisans behind Morocco’s centuries-old leather craft.
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