The Tinsmiths Square - Marrakech
The Tinsmiths square is mid-way between the Bahia Palace and Palais El Badii.
The square, called " Ksadria " in Arabic was named after the craftsmen working tinplate and metal whose workshops have been developing there for centuries .
The square is also a link between the Jewish Mellah and the Arab neighborhoods of Marrakech, and a must see. Today there is always a few workshops where you can admire the work of craftsmen.Pedestrian square, it remains a haven of tranquility in the south of the bustling Medina.
This square, located to the south of Jemaa al-Fnaa, used to be called Place du Mellah. It was the connection between islamic and the Jewish quarters. The word Ferblantiers refers to the ironmongers or the tinsmiths. Even though the Jewish craftsmen are no longer here you can still see the craftsmen here employing exactly the same techniques used centuries ago. Thus as you enter the square, you can hear a rhythmic din of sounds caused by hammering of metals. These days you can see a tiny little pedestrian square here with a few lantern maker’s workshops around it. There is an old fountain here. Similar to place Seffarine fez.
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