Morocco · ARTISAN AND CRAFT WORKSHOPS
The good artisan and craft workshops fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Marrakech’s MRC hammam and argan oil massage, with steam, black soap scrub, 40-minute massage, tea, pricing, and practical tips.
“was really great thank you, my family had a great time and the hospitality was amazing, they even helped to look after the little one when he was feeling cranky, i recommend to anyone who is in the area :)”
Shape Moroccan clay, try the pottery wheel, sip mint tea, and take home handmade pieces in this friendly two-hour Marrakech workshop.
“This was my first time making pottery and I enjoyed the class. The ladies are attentive. They have things in n their studio for sale so bring money to purchase. The space was clean . Very relaxing. They will give you an Apron.”
Review of a Marrakech hammam with black soap scrub, kessa exfoliation, argan oil massage, mint tea, and hotel transfers for $69.
“I had the best experience with Omar as my driver and guide to the hammam. He was professional, polite, and made sure I was comfortable the entire time. The spa was absolutely wonderful soft music, aromatic scents, and skilled therapists who left me feeling completely relaxed. Omar even checked in to ensure everything was perfect. Truly a five-star experience from start to finish👌👌”
Review of Marrakech’s $33 traditional hammam, with steam, black soap exfoliation, spa comforts, timing tips, value, and honest cautions.
“Solo exfoliacion y largos tiempos de espera solos! No repetiría!”
Make pottery and Zellige mosaics with Fes artisans, enjoy tea and pickup, and take home handmade keepsakes from a three-hour workshop.
“Wonderful experience visiting the cooperative and learning about the history and traditions of pottery and mosaic in Morocco. I highly recommend this experience. The host makes the experience very easy, arranging the taxi to pick up anRead more”
Review of Fez’s private half-day medina tour, with historic schools, tanneries, craft souks, local guidance, price, and practical tips.
“We loved this tour. Mr. Khlafa told us so many fascinating things about places in the medina. He is a great guide and able to answer any questions, and also adjust the tour to your specific interests. We learned alot, and were never taken to any shops that we didn't ask to see. Highly recommended !”
Explore Fez’s medina, royal gates, Mellah, tanneries, pottery workshops, and souks on a private full-day cultural tour.
“Perfect english speaking guide with extensive knowledge of the history, (moroccan) culture and daily life of Fez gave us an unforgettable experience with his tour in and around Fez. Visit to a small unfindable 7 herbal tea house, lunch in a nice authenticiteit restaurant, Listened to our wishes for the content of the tour”
Review of Agadir or Taghazout hammam and argan oil massage, with hotel transfers, treatment choices, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“The masseuse kept telling me to shush even thought she was speaking. She kept whispering to her colleague (Black magic?)”
Paint a Fès-made pottery piece at Dar Sunrise Fes for $14, with tea, friendly help, small groups, and a personal souvenir.
“Un très bon moment. Un super et accueil avec un thé à la menthe, Malgres notre anglais approximatif nous avons réussi à communiquer. Plusieurs choix de poterie avec laquelle vous repartez en souvenir. Si vous n’avais pas la fibre artistique des pochoirs à disposition. Merci encore”
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