In 2023, the Fès-Meknès region recorded a notable performance in the crafts sector, with exports reaching 165.65 million dirhams. At national level, exports of craft products totalled 983.76 million dirhams from January to November 2023, with the city of Fez contributing 251 million dirhams, an increase of 15% on the previous year.
The craft sector in Fès-Meknès plays a crucial role in the local economy, contributing 12.8% of the regional gross domestic product and employing more than 120,000 craftsmen. The region is home to 528 craft businesses, representing 34.57% of the national total in this sector.
Fès-Meknès also boasts a large number of craft cooperatives and quality-label craftsmen. The city of Fès, in particular, with 22,472 production units and 264 craft businesses, plays a leading role in this sector at regional and national level.