Rahba Kedima in Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco — Africa (Northern Africa)
Souk Jeld
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 28, 2024
1. Souk Jeld Marker
Je suis le marché de cuir. Le mot maroquinerie est tiré de mon activité à Marrakech. Les peaux des moutons et des chèvres, notamment, sont ici mises en vente. Acheminé depuis les Tanneries de Bab Debagh, le cuir est acquis par les artisans qui le travaillent dans leurs petits ateliers qui bordent les ruelles de ce quartier. Il y existe toutes sortes de métiers du cordonnier au maroquinier, en passant par le vendeur d'outils et d'accessoires, le commerçant de produits de maroquinerie, etc. Les noms des du souk conservent espaces une répartition par type de produits : babouchiers, fabricants de ceintures, de sacoches, etc. Les produits qui sortent des ateliers sont aujourd'hui d'une grande diversité tant au niveau des formes qu'au niveau des couleurs. Tout en gardant les produits classiques, les artisans les améliorent, les recréent et en fabriquent de nouveaux qui répondent au goût du jour. On peut ainsi trouver tout autour de Souk Jeld des articles de bureau (sous-main, pot à crayons, classeur à courrier, etc.), des sacs et sacoches, des chaussures (sandales, babouches, bottes, etc.), des poufs et des soufflets. Ibn al-Arif, mystique d'Almeria décéda à Marrakech au XIIe siècle; saint-patron des artisans, il a son mausolée dans ce quartier.
I am the leather market, where sheep and goat skins in particular are sold. Incidentally, the French word for leather goods (maroquinerie) comes from Marrakech's leather trade. The leather here comes from the Bab Debagh tanneries and is acquired by artisans, who work the hides in the small workshops that line the streets in this area. A variety of artisans and businesspeople can be found working here, such as shoemakers, leather workers, tools and accessories salesmen, leather salesmen, and more. The areas of the souk are named after the products sold there, such as slippers, belts, bags, etc. The goods produced in the workshops today come in a wide range of shapes and colors. Artisans still make traditional products but have improved on them and created new versions to satisfy modern tastes. All around me, one can find office supplies (writing pads, pencil holders, letter trays, etc.), bags and sacks, shoes (sandals, slippers, boots, etc.), ottomans, and bellows. Ibn al-Arif, the mystic from Almeria and patron saint of artisans, died in Marrakech in the 12th century, and his mausoleum can also be found in this area.
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Location. 31° 37.882′ N, 7° 59.302′ W. Marker is in Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi. It is in Rahba Kedima. It is on Route Sidi Abdelaziz, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rte Sidi Abdelaziz 14, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi 40030, Morocco. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Africa, North Africa, The Maghreb, and in a coastal Mediterranean country. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, Portuguese colonies, a Spanish colony, a French colony, and the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Mausoleum of Sidi Abou Faris Abdelaziz Tebbaa (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Minaret of Ben Youssef (about 90 meters away); Sidi Abdel Aziz Mosque (about 120 meters away); The Almoravid Dome (about 120 meters away); Mausoleum of Sidi Abdellah Al-Andaloussi (Jabbar Al-Tlaif) (about 120 meters away); Ben Youssef Mosque (about 120 meters
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 28, 2024
2. Souk Jeld and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 448 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
