Marakesh Leather

GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. I ordered a belt as gift, but right after I ordered it, I found out the would-be recipient no longer needed a belt. I requested cancellation of the order due to the change in circumstances, and they were friendly and immediately cancelled the order. I was really appreciative of their flexibility and good attitude. When it is time for me to buy another belt, I will be back!

The best damn belt! Pure leather, custom fit, look great, and last for years. Don’t waste your money on any other belt.

I bought a belt here 3-4 years ago. The employee did a quick measurement, stamped out the holes, and I was on my way! The belt is still doing great, holding my pants up with daily wear. The metal buckle is looking like it's going to fail long before the leather does! Needless to say, I am VERY impressed. Would absolutely buy here again if I'm ever back in Seattle!

Fantastic products. Got a belt here about 10 years ago and it still looks great. I just got a wallet and it is very good too.

I am in AWE, not only at the gorgeous color and workmanship but the customer service from the Marakesh team was top tier as well! I cannot wait to wear this stunning belt - and I highly, HIGHLY recommend them.

Marakesh makes phenomenal products that are remarkably reasonably priced given their solid durability. I've been shopping here for over 15 years, and the shortest amount of time one of their belts lasted was five years of daily wear through marked weight change. The staff are all amazing, too. Very helpful and personable.

(very long review-- TL;DR, Marakesh Leather is the BEST, they have extremely reasonable prices, and you HAVE to stop by their booth at Pike place market. The customer service and attention to detail is incredible. It's a bit tricky to find, but it's a must. Their booth is tucked away towards the end near the flower stalls.) I visited Seattle for the first time from Portland, OR this weekend. When I was researching Pike place market to try and plan out a few specific vendors to seek out while I was there, Marakesh Leather came up. I read online that they offer a service for custom leather belts. I've been looking to purchase a genuine leather belt, so this sounded perfect. I purchased a wide variety of items in the market, but I was most excited to work with this company. Marakesh Leather was the one and only vendor I went out of my way to hunt down, and I am SO glad I did! The woman working at the stall (I didn't get her name, but I wish I had, because she was wonderful) was extremely kind, welcoming, and went above and beyond to assist me. Her patience was amazing, and was a huge change of pace compared to the hustle and bustle of the market as a whole. She offered her opinions and advice only when I asked, and made it clear she was there to make sure I was satisfied with the products I would be leaving with. Once I'd made my choices, she also worked quickly and precisely finishing my belts. She took her time helping me choose the colors I liked, and personally went out of her way to make sure I found the best length for the result I wanted, even going so far as coming around to the front of the stall to make sure I found the best options. I was a bit overwhelmed with all the variations for neutral shades, but her patience, kindness, and knowledge made me feel completely comfortable with asking a million questions and taking my time to finally make my choices. The options for basic buckles that I was able to see up front were single-pronged, but I prefer double prongs, and asked if she had any options for that. She brought me silver and brass double-pronged buckles, and even offered advice for color choice based on the most popular/common pairings with black vs brown belts, as I was purchasing one of each. After a bit of deliberation, I decided to go with the popular color combos. She showed me that the buckles are usually fastened to the belt with rivets, but made the extremely thoughtful decision that she was going to secure mine with snaps instead, so I can swap them out if I'd like to if I change my mind, which I didn't even know was an option! She came around to the front of the booth multiple times for each belt to make sure I liked the length, and to ensure the holes for the prongs were placed in the appropriate locations (the holes were custom-placed, not punched all the way around, resulting in a product that looks as high-quality as it feels). She had me try each one on more than once to be extra sure that everything was perfect. She also gave me the choice of either angled or rounded for the end of the belt, and showed me each to allow me to make an informed decision. The attention to detail was incredible. After all was said and done, I only paid about $120 (with tax) for 2 custom-made, genuine leather belts-- which is less than I expected, and an absolute steal. The belts she made for me ultimately are my favorite purchase I made out of everything in the entire marketplace. If I ever find myself back in Seattle, Marakesh will be my first stop. This genuinely may have been the best customer service experience I have ever had, and there was SO much thought and care put into making my items for me. I truly cannot recommend this company enough, and I'm so excited to wear my belts!

Super friendly customer service! They didn't have the belt blank in the color I wanted in the 1 1/2 inch belt so they cut down the 1 3/4 in belt that I wanted in a few short minutes! Great belt for a great price for a custom piece!

Super pleased with Marakesh Leather. They are located in the Pike Place Market behind the Fish Throwing place . Marakesh Leather has all kinds of leather goods and gifts. I wanted a simple black band and they made a custom leather bracelet on the spot with materials they had on hand. Excellent service, super friendly, and went above and beyond with my request. They offer a great supply with many options. Definitely recommend checking them out. Visit their website at marakeshleathergoods.com for more info.

We have a belt we bought from them. The buckle broke and they refused to fix it. Said metal work not covered. Very poor service not to take care of defective buckle

I was searching for a 1.75"-2" black leather belt to wear with jeans, which was next to impossible at the retailers where I normally shop. Marakesh Leather came up on a Google search, and after I noticed they were located in the Pike Place Market, I had to give them a try. My current home is the north suburbs of Atlanta, but I lived on the NW side of Tacoma two different times for work, and I used to frequent the market. To have a custom item constructed and delivered in less than a week was quite surprising. The attention to detail with the belt itself is incredible, and the same goes for the packaging. (A free leather key chain was included with my order) I'm not sure how many more items I will order from these folks, but it's safe to say I will be a RETURN CUSTOMER. Consider Marakesh for someone on your upcoming holiday shopping list that appreciates fine leather goods. -Greg O.-

I have purchased a handful of leather goods from Marakesh Leather over the years - everything from belts to wallets. Not only are these creative and quality goods, the folks that run Marakesh go above and beyond when it comes to customer service. Most recently, I swung by their booth in need of a simple belt loop. The gentleman who fashioned these was unavailable at the time, but I was able to email my request, and low and behold, five loops (different colors) showed up in the mail. It's rare to find this level of customer service nowadays. Marakesh will always be my go-to, for this reason alone.

By some miracle I lost weight, and needed to add another hole on my belt and also cut off a little excess length (I accidentally ordered a belt one or two sizes too big for me). I didn't catch his name but the clerk did all that work and didn't charge me! That was so unexpected and generous of him! I was ready to pay some sorta service charge. I did buy a cool keychain with a real scorpion inside clear poxy. It caught my eye and I had to have it. Ended up showing it to my best friend and he wanted it, so I gifted it to him. Now I gotta go back and buy another one for myself! Definitely going back to buy my next belt from Marakesh!

Marakesh Leather ( AKA the leather gods) is located in the Pike Place Market making amazing hand crafted leather products including custom belts. I was in need of a leather belt to showcase some of my KING BABY belt buckles and within an hour they had them ready for me. I was impressed by the master leather craftsman who took the time to explain various leathers and measured me for the perfect belt. Now if you desire other belts options they have a few dozen designs you may purchase. Many decorative designed belts, purses & wristbands and I'm sure other items can be made. My brain just doesn't recall at the moment. Find Marrakesh Leather directly next to the Flying Fish Stand at the front of the market. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

For months I've been looking for a replacement piece for a leather belt - the loop that holds the extra at the end of the belt. No one sells just that, But yesterday, passing through Seattle on a trip and trying to kill time waiting for dinner with relatives, I came across Marrakesh Leather at Pike Place. I explained what I was looking for and while they don't sell the loop, they immediately offered to make one! I received a great repair piece for my belt and they refused to take any money for it! Next time, I'll be buying some of their wonderful stuff. In the meantime, you should support them.

Being an overweight guy, I have always had to wear belts. I used to buy and wear out at least one belt per year and had given into it as a fact of my life. I brought a belt from these guys 3 years ago, just because I liked how it seemed unique. I brought two more today just because this is the first belt of mine that has lasted this long. Would definitely recommend. They also have a wide range of leather goods and if they are anywhere close to the quality of my belt, I can wholeheartedly recommend them.

Such quality products and superior customer service!! I bought a belt and buckle for my husband while I was on a trip to Seattle and Alaska. I didn't have time to wait while they put the studs in for the buckle and punched the holes in the belt. I was running late for a tour. I paid them and asked if I could come back to pick it up. I neglected to ask what time they closed. When I got back they were closed. I emailed them and they responded quickly the next morning. Morgan mailed the belt to my house in Florida and it beat me home. My husband LOVES his new belt. Thanks Morgan.

I 'discovered' Marakesh Leather on my first trip to Seattle and now I make sure to go there anytime I'm in town. Their leather goods are GORGEOUS, but this time I also learned that their customer service is OUTSTANDING. I had bought the wrong size belt for my husband, the error was ENTIRELY MINE. But, when I e-mailed Marakesh Leather, they helped me determine the right size, sent a replacement IMMEDIATELY and included a postage paid envelope, so I could return the wrong one. They spent their time and money correcting MY mistake! Also, I surprised my UC Davis daughter with the cutest belt with a bike motif on it. Seriously, Marakesh Leather has something for everyone.

I've bought belts here for more than 10 years. Jan (great guy, a real artist) made a belt for me yesterday on the spot, and repaired an old belt. Belts from department stores or other sources are usually some type of stitched product that fall apart in 1-2 year. Belts from Marakesh leather are solid leather. Period. Beautiful, incredibly durable.

Wonderful place! They fixed a belt for me that another leather shop had said they didn't have the equipment to be able to repair. One of few good places to shop for a belt buckle in the city, too.

What a little gold mine! My sister was looking for a very specific type of leather good for Xmas and I found four, count 'em, FOUR of these little things she wanted. You know those wallets that come with a flap that has hooks for hanging keys? Yeah - she wanted one of those! We'd gone to antique stores, other leather goods stores, wallet stores, and found nothing. My friend suggested we check out Marakesh and in less than ten minutes we're out the door with exactly what she wanted. In addition to somewhat obscure leather items they also have wallets, bags, pouches, belts, and anything else you can think of that could be made with leather. Now I'm looking for a nice leather satchel. I'll be back!

So you see I have a little crack problem. I mean how can you not when you wear low-rise jeans right? It's not just me..... This is why I love working at the market: Whatever I need I can get here. The selection of belts and buckles is awesome....I got one with stars on it....because I'm a Suupahh staaah. The leather is nice and thick and the woman behind the counter cut it to size so that it fits perfectly. Great prices too. Glad I kicked that crack problem cuz I don't wanna to go to rehab....no no no.

I've bought a few belts and buckles here over the years and everyone I've dealt with has been so friendly and helpful. They even trimmed up my belts for me for free when I swapped out buckles later on.

Nice leather. They have a prime spot in the market, right behind the fish throwers. I've walked by for years and finally came here on a mission for a belt. They had a few already made, but I wanted to have one made for the boy. The variety to leather to choose from was nice and a they have a few simple buckles as well as the over-the-top belt buckles. While waiting I debated getting some of their nice bracelets and wallets. They really had a nice stock of items. The only downside was the wait, a wait worth losing a star over. A lot of tourist flow through with questions and giving life stories as they buy a souvenir. I was a tad pissed when I was ignored after waiting 15 minutes for the Griswold family to get the perfect belt. Yeah, I was standing here for my health and I didn't really mean it when I said "I just want a belt, I'll wait". Guess they don't care for locals. But...the belt was worth the annoyance.

Exceptional customer service! My mom lives in Philadelphia and loved a belt that she wished she had bought. I emailed with Morgan about having the belt she saw made, without sizing so that she can be fitted during her next visit. Not only did they make one, but they offered two for me to choose for quality. Above and beyond!

I love this place, and have been going here for years. The girl who works here is always very helpful, awesome, and patient! Bought a few belts, bracelets, and even a wallet for my dad (he loves it!). Chem em' out!

Seriously. best find EVER! I got a custom made, high-quality leather belt for less than $40. I've been looking for a belt casually for over a year and couldn't find anything online that I could guarantee would fit properly, in stores that was the quality I wanted, or even in specialty leather boutiques that was priced afford-ably. I will never buy a belt from anywhere else ever again.

I bought two belts here recently. They have a bunch of belts to choose from in various colors and widths. First I bought a regular black belt. I wanted a brown one, too, but I wanted it to match my brown boots (which I didn't have that day). I came back another day wearing the boots and found a perfectly matching leather, but not in the width that I wanted. They said they could cut me one in the size I wanted as long as they had enough of the hide. Two days later, my custom brown belt was available. This place has great service and prices. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a leather belt.

Awesome little place at the market. I picked out this reddish/orange belt with a celtic style design. This is the first belt I've owned that fits perfectly! They have many styles of belts to choose from and the basic design belt buckles are thrown in, but if you want a big honkin' cowboy belt buckle they got you covered there too. I know they also sell wallets and other leather goods there, but I really didn't get past looking at the belts. The young gentleman who waited on me was super nice and wasn't pushy about selling me anything. If you're looking for that elusive perfect fitting belt, this is the place.

This place is so awesome! I was visiting Pikes Place Market today when I saw this small leather goods boutique. The employee told me it was a family business and he'd been helping since he was a kid. The process was very quick and efficient. I selected the type of leather and buckle I wanted and he worked his leather magic and custom fitted me to a new belt. With the left over leather I asked if he could make me a dog collar for my puppy, he happily made me a matching dog collar for just a few bucks. Great product/price but even better service.

I just want to start out by saying these people are so nice and helpful! My father's family is from Seattle and I frequently visit the Seattle area at least 2 times a year. I hadn't gone down to Pike Place Market in YEARS, so when I last visited this past July I thought it would be good to check it out again. My boyfriend and I stumbled upon their leather goods and I am so happy we did. We bought two belts and a leather wristband, great quality and love it all. So naturally when I needed a custom wristband I decided to find Marakesh online. The customer service is AMAZING, I sent an email and received a response in less than an hour. Now my custom wristband is on its way for a special Christmas gift. Needless to say, I am beyond pleased with the service and will be a customer for LIFE! :)

Marakesh Leather's beautiful belts are well worth the trip to Pike Place Market. Commercial leather belts typically fail (a) at the buckle, due to "clamp" attachment, where the leather is held only between two metal pieces held by two screws, (b) at the buckle, due to poorly sewn closures that can't take the stress; or, (c) at the tab end, where the belt tears due to inferior leather. You can pay $20 for a cheap commercial belt knowing you will be replacing it in a couple of months. OR You can go to Pike Place, visit Marakesh Leather, and buy a beautiful belt that you can pretty well figure will last you many years, if not a lifetime. Marakesh has a huge selection of belts in multiple colors. You can find them in a (relatively) narrow dress belt, or in a wide casual belt. The patterned belts are works of art. Even the plain belts show the quality of the leather and the care taken in tanning the hide. Marakesh belts are custom-fitted to your waist while you wait, so they fit perfectly. The belts come with your choice of buckle and are attached to the belt with a one- or two-snap loop (meaning they won't fail and the buckle can be changed). Yes, you'll pay between $32-$44 for a Marakesh belt (buckle included). But that is a very reasonable price considering the quality of the product, and it is steal compared to the typical commercial belt you know you will have to buy again . . . and again . . . and again. You will love Marakesh Leather's belts. They're truly beautiful. And the folks who run the stall are super-nice and helpful. Please give them a visit. You won't regret it.

A great selection of belts are available, and they're all of incredibly high quality. I used to wear out department store belts within a year or two. I bought my first belt here five years ago, and it's still going strong. Since then I've bought two others that I've been equally satisfied with. Great service, great selection, great value.

When I stumbled upon Marrakech leathers I thought this was the perfect souvenir to bring home for my husband - now I think I'm going to have to come back to Seattle just to complete a proper belt collection for myself! I picked a distressed black that shows a hint of natural brown and the shop owner suggested a brass square buckle. I couldn't love it more. The quality of the product is top notch, the price is killer, customer service is perfect, charming and fun, (not to mention easy on the eyes). To the owners: expect to have some orders from Hawaii for me, I'm a fan.

I was in Pike Place Market yesterday giving an out of town family member the city tour and found Marakesh Leather. They have a large selection of beautiful custom belts. I found a great Seahawks one for my fiance's upcoming birthday. I wasn't 100% sure about the sizing so the woman working (I should have asked her name but I didn't) put some extra holes for me. She was so kind and helpful. I will definitely be coming back.

I love their luggage. I own a beautiful striped velvet lined case that I purchased here last year - it's also a great idea for gifts! Don't forget to ask about what the specials are, they usually have good ones.

Nice people. Patient. Friendly. Incredibly helpful in fitting a custom made belt and finding buckles (SO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM!) that looks great. I bought two belts, three buckles, and one wallet. All of incredibly high quality, still looking brand new 9 months later. I will DEFINITELY be back for gifts and such for friends and family.

This is a staple of awesome. They hand make all their belts, and they last FOREVER. My last one is pushing 3 years and is still newish.

Stumbled upon this place in the vast sea of merchants in Pikes Place Market. They have a great selection of hand made leather goods including belts, wallets, and wrist bands. The quality of the leather is awesome, and the guy who works there is super friendly. I picked up a really nice wrist band there, but it wouldn't fit, so he adjusted it for me and it fits perfectly. The prices are decent too.

Love me some custom belts! It's fantastic to have a belt punched to your waist size, they do it well here. I prefer the solid leather variety but they have plenty of selection ranging from hip to downright ugly. Pro tip: bring your belt back if it becomes too loose after that diet kicks in, they will take it in free of charge.. I'll never buy a belt off the rack again.

In the past i have picked up leather work from them. So they were the first people i thought of when i needed some simple straps fabricated for an instrument. I went down and was brushed off by their person and rudely told that, 'They were the only people i can think of in town who could do the work your asking for and your business was not worth our time' After that they will never have my business again. I will also make a point of directing friends, family and visitors away from them.

I bought a beautifully hand-tooled leather belt and buckle. The woman who runs the booth is exceptionally friendly, skilled, efficient, and knowledgeable. The belt is of sturdy quality, and she fitted it with my buckle in a flash. This stall is well worth seeking out in the market.

I am a big cheeseball and made my friend take me to Pikes Place for a touristy day but was pleasantly surprised to have a wonderful time there. We stumbled upon this stall just off to the side of the famous fish throwers and while I didn't need anything, I ended up buying 2 wrist wraps. First off, I saw some things that were very close to my taste and when I pointed them out and asked if they had this but in that color they made me exactly what I wanted. I was just getting 1 when after walking away I realized, 'what am I doing?' I love this and want another color and for the price, you couldn't beat it anywhere. So yes, this family run business is not only accommodating, they have great products that are made by them but they are also amazingly charming. The daughter is very sweet and has a smile that could sell ice to eskimos, the son is also extremely charming and could probably sell anything to anyone. Then the patriarch showed up and I had a lovely chat with him too which culminated in a quote by him of The Police (the band, not the civil servants) whom I love. So, I know I'm gushing but if you are at Pikes Place, do yourself a favor and stop in.