Zellige:
Production typically takes 4 to 8 weeks, depending on colors, quantities, and season. Minimum orders are 10 m² for standard references and 20 m² for custom colors or prototypes.
Terracotta:
Production ranges from 4 to 10 weeks, depending on format, thickness, season, and order volume. Minimum orders are 12 m² for standard formats and 20 to 30 m² for special formats.
Megzo tiles are packed by hand to ensure maximum protection:
Zellige: Cardboard boxes with paper dividers.
Terracotta: Reinforced cardboard boxes or wooden crates depending on format.
Pallets are wrapped and secured before shipment via specialized carrier.
Average delivery times:
Transport insurance is available upon request.
Megzo prepares samples by manually selecting representative tiles to faithfully illustrate the colors, textures, and natural variations of zellige and terracotta.
Samples are carefully packed in reinforced cardboard boxes and shipped within 5 to 7 days.
Sample packs contain between 4 and 12 tiles. Sample fees are refunded or deducted on orders over 10 m² for zellige and 12 m² for terracotta.
Provide: format, color, thickness, quantity, delivery address.
A complete quote is sent within 48 hours.
Orders are confirmed by bank transfer: 50% deposit, 50% balance before shipment.
A production order is issued with: reference, tone, quantity, estimated departure date.
Megzo offers:
A prototype (1–2 m²) can be produced for validation before full production.
Delivery available as white label, dedicated palette, or custom packaging. No branding on tiles to preserve their natural, artisanal appearance.
Megzo works with local artisans from Moroccan cooperatives. Materials are 100% natural, without chemical additives. Kilns are optimized to reduce energy consumption. Waste is crushed and reused in production.
Zellige:
Zellige can be used outdoors only if sheltered, such as in covered patios or on protected walls. It is not recommended for areas directly exposed to rain, frost, or significant temperature variations.
Terracotta:
Terracotta is ideal for sheltered or semi-sheltered outdoor areas. For areas exposed to water or frost, use high-density terracotta and apply a water-repellent or oil-repellent treatment. The substrate must be stable, well-drained, and protected from permanent moisture.
Zellige:
Zellige can be used for flooring in low to moderate traffic areas, such as residential interiors, small shops, or bathrooms. Installation requires double-gluing, thin joints (1–2 mm), and a water-repellent treatment. Not recommended for outdoor floors.
Terracotta:
Well-suited for residential and commercial floors with light to moderate traffic: living rooms, kitchens, patios, shops, halls. Requires double-gluing, 3–5 mm joints, mandatory water-repellent treatment, and regular maintenance to preserve patina. Avoid areas with standing water or heavy industrial environments.
Zellige:
Yes, if certain conditions are met: the substrate must be perfectly waterproof (SPEC), a surface treatment must be applied, and joints must be properly protected.
Terracotta:
Possible on walls and floors if properly treated: waterproof substrate (SPEC), water-repellent before and after installation, protected joints. Water does not damage the clay itself, but its porosity requires serious protection.
Zellige & Terracotta:
Compatible with low-temperature underfloor heating (< 28–30°C).
Requirements:
Terracotta:
Megzo terracotta is 100% natural and can be used for: trays, tables, niches, backsplashes, decorative surfaces.
Avoid: direct contact with flames, very hot dishes placed directly, cutting with knives.
Zellige:
Megzo zellige is made from fine natural clay and covered with vitrified mineral glaze. Thickness: typically 11–12 mm. Weight: 18–22 kg/m². Slight dimensional variations (±1.5 mm).
Terracotta:
Megzo terracotta is made from natural red or ochre clay, slowly fired between 900–1050°C. Thickness: 14–20 mm. Weight: 24–30 kg/m². Natural tone variations: ±10%.
Due to their artisanal production, zellige and terracotta do not comply with industrial CE/ISO standards applicable to calibrated tiles.
However, Megzo applies rigorous quality control: dimensional checks, density tests, visual inspections (texture, cracks, tonality), batch firing.
Frost resistance, water absorption, or strength tests can be performed upon request.
Installation:
Maintenance:
Aging and patina:
Megzo tiles develop natural patina: deeper colors, micro-marks of use, variation according to light and maintenance. This aging gives them their authentic charm.
Megzo zellige is a fine clay tile originating from the Fez region, crafted according to traditional expertise. Each tile is shaped, cut, and glazed entirely by hand, then naturally dried before being fired in optimized artisanal kilns. The glaze, applied manually, gives zellige its depth, brilliance, and unique nuances. Due to this handcrafted process, each piece presents slight variations in tone, shine, texture, or flatness characteristics that define the authenticity of genuine zellige.
Customization includes reproducing vintage shades, developing new colors from a sample or photo, and creating a 1–2 m² prototype before full production.
Over time, zellige develops a subtle patina, and its brilliance may vary depending on light exposure and use, enhancing its artisanal charm.
Megzo terracotta is a natural clay tile sourced from the Middle Atlas, entirely shaped using artisanal methods. Each piece is molded, pressed, or hand-extruded, air-dried, then slowly fired in artisanal kilns. Unglazed and slightly porous, it displays natural tone variations, textures, and small irregularities that reflect handmade work. Each tile is unique, bringing warmth and character to every surface.
Megzo offers extensive customization: custom mold creation, clay tone adjustment, special finishes (aged, brushed, patinated), and prototype production (1–2 m²) before project validation.
Terracotta develops natural patina: deeper colors, micro-marks of use, variation according to light and maintenance. This aging gives it traditional charm and authentic character.
