About Us – marketplace

A 100% Moroccan Artisanal Marketplace

Arabastta is an online platform dedicated to authentic Moroccan craftsmanship, created with a bold mission:
to connect local Moroccan artisans with handmade lovers all over the world.

Founded in the heart of the Marrakech Medina, Arabastta is both a physical shop and a digital space where every product tells a story — one of tradition, skill, and culture passed down through generations.


Our Mission

At Arabastta, our mission is twofold:

  1. To promote and preserve Moroccan craftsmanship in all its forms: pottery, woodwork, blown glass, raffia, carpets, ceramics, leather goods, jewelry, and traditional textiles.

  2. To empower local artisans by providing them with a professional platform, business tools, and tailored marketing support to help them grow.


What Makes Arabastta Unique

  • 🧵 Handmade & Authentic: Each product is carefully selected to ensure it is handmade, high quality, and rooted in Moroccan heritage.

  • 🌍 Global Reach: Our e-commerce site enables Moroccan artisans to sell directly to customers in Europe, North America, and beyond.

  • 🧑‍🎨 Direct Support to Artisans: 70% of each sale goes directly to the artisan. Arabastta takes only a 30% commission — fair, transparent, and sustainable.

  • 🛍️ Physical Shop in Marrakech: Every artisan featured online is also represented in our Marrakech boutique, where customers can see and buy their creations in person.

  • 📲 QR Code & Artisan Card System: In our store, each artisan is represented with a personalized display card and QR code linking directly to their online shop.


Our Services

  • Direct sales through Arabastta.com

  • Auction feature for rare or exclusive handmade items

  • Affiliate program (10% commission for marketers)

  • Dedicated call center to manage orders and customer support

  • Partnerships with top shipping companies (Aramex, FedEx, DHL, etc.)

  • Secure payment options: bank transfer, PayPal, cash on delivery, credit card

  • Customer protection & money-back guarantee

  • Marketing assistance and training for all artisans on the platform


Our Values

👐 Authenticity – Every item on Arabastta is infused with tradition, identity, and genuine Moroccan craftsmanship.
🤝 Solidarity – By shopping with us, you’re directly supporting families, cooperatives, and small workshops across Morocco.
🌿 Sustainability – We promote conscious consumerism with long-lasting, ethical, and eco-friendly handmade goods.


Join the Arabastta Movement

Whether you are an artisan, a customer, a traveler, or a lover of handmade goods, Arabastta is your home.
We believe in fair trade, cultural pride, and building global bridges through local hands.

👉 Discover our collections
👉 Explore the stories of our artisans
👉 And most of all: bring the soul of Morocco into your home