The image displays an elevated view of the Chouara Tannery, situated in the Fes el Bali medina of Fez, Morocco, under a partly cloudy blue sky

The image displays an elevated view of the Chouara Tannery, situated in the Fes el Bali medina of Fez, Morocco, under a partly cloudy blue sky. In the immediate foreground, a substantial piece of light-brown, tanned animal hide is draped over a textured stone ledge, partially obscuring the lower right corner. The midground is dominated by the tannery complex, featuring a dense grid of approximately 200 circular and numerous rectangular stone vats. The circular vats contain liquids of varied hues, including deep reds, browns, yellows, greens, grays, and whites, consistent with the processes of dyeing and treating leather. Beyond these, a section of large rectangular pools holds lighter-colored solutions, likely for hide preparation or rinsing. Several individuals are actively engaged in manual labor within the tannery. One worker, dressed in a brown robe, stands next to a red-dyed circular vat, operating a long pole. Another person is partially submerged within a rectangular pool, handling hides. A third individual is seated on the edge of the circular vat area, attending to a pile of treated hides. Additional workers are visible performing tasks within other pools and moving across the paved areas between the vats. Large bundles of hides, both raw and processed, are present throughout the working areas. The background reveals a densely packed urban landscape typical of Fez, characterized by multi-story, ochre-colored buildings with flat roofs and small, irregularly placed windows, extending up a hillside. A prominent structure with multiple arched windows is visible, and a building with a distinct green dome can be seen further in the distance. The overall environment suggests a bustling, industrial setting integrated within a historic city.