In the Medina, many houses and riads open onto narrow alleys, the derbs, where cars cannot go. The locksmith often finishes the trip on foot with his tools, so a clear description of the way in saves time.
Riad doors and old locks
Riad doors are often solid wood, sometimes old, with a large-key lock, bolts, or a modern lock fitted to a traditional door. On these doors the aim is to open them without damaging the wood whenever possible.
An old lock that sticks or a key broken inside the mechanism can often be repaired without replacing the door. For guesthouses, the locksmith can also replace room cylinders after a key is lost.
Help the locksmith find you quickly
- Give a well-known landmark: a square, a mosque, a fountain, a Medina gate or the name of the riad.
- Send your location on WhatsApp: in the derbs it is often the easiest way.
- If possible, someone can meet the locksmith at the landmark.
Common jobs in this neighbourhood
Door opening
Door slammed shut or keys left inside: we open it while preserving the lock whenever possible.
Indicative price: from 250 MAD
Broken key
We extract the piece stuck in the lock, then get it working again or replace it.
Indicative price: from 200 MAD
Lock repair
Stiff lock, key that won’t turn, jammed bolt: diagnosed and repaired on site.
Indicative price: from 200 MAD
Lock replacement
New cylinder or complete lock after lost keys or moving in.
Indicative price: from 350 MAD, lock included
Contact
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From abroad: +212 6 04 01 94 95
Areas we cover
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Guéliz Hivernage Medina Palmeraie Semlalia Daoudiate Massira Targa Sidi Youssef Ben Ali M'hamid Azli Agdal
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