Skoura Cultural Centre

Skoura


At this small space, Skoura residents sell items made with palm fronds, sustainably harvested without harming the trees. For travellers who’ve admired one of Morocco’s most majestic palm groves, these sun hats, bread baskets, mats and lanterns make meaningful mementos, while purchases support the centre’s palm preservation efforts. It’s 300m on the left after the Skoura crossroads to Toundoute.


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