Morocco takes part in Hanover world carpet fair

Morocco is taking part this Jan.11-14 in the world carpet fair of Hanover, together with over 1,000 exhibitors from 65 countries.

Morocco will showcase typical rugs representing various Moroccan regions.

Germany is the largest outlet for Moroccan rugs, with 76% of production being sold to the European country. In the three first quarters of 2001, Moroccan rugs exports to Germany were worth 17 million Marks.

Morocco is the world's 7th largest exporter of carpets, with a total of 400,000 square meters.