Moroccan carpets displayed in hanovre show

Moroccan carpets are currently displayed at the German International show of Hanovre-99 exhibiting a variety of handicraft items and carpets from various countries.

The Moroccan stand --which was specially designed to reflect the Moroccan life and traditions-- offers visitors a wide range of colorful carpets whose designs, conceptions and taints reflect Morocco's cultural richness and multifaceted legacy.

In 1997, Morocco's carpet sales to Germany earned the North African country DM 30 Millon representing a 5 % increase compared to the 1996 figures.

Morocco is among Germany's main carpet supplier and is seeking to enhance the presence of its product in the German market dominated by the Persian, Turkish and some Arabian carpets.

The Hanovre fair, to down curtains on Jan.19, is an opportunity for Moroccan craftsmen to promote their products, explore new markets and foster foreign partnership.