Overview
The experience
A workshop-focused day inside Fez's living craft heritage — designed for travelers who want to understand Moroccan craftsmanship, not just watch it. Visit tanneries, zellige workshops, weavers and coppersmiths, meet the makers directly, and learn how each craft has been passed down through generations.
- Chouara tanneries from the terraces
- Zellige & pottery workshops
- Weaving, brass & leather ateliers
- Direct contact with artisans
- No pressure to buy — learn first
Travel plan
Full itinerary, hour by hour
09:00
Pickup & craft briefing
Choose which crafts interest you most — we shape the route accordingly.
09:45
Chouara tanneries
Watch the legendary dyeing pits from a leather-shop terrace; learn the full process.
11:00
Zellige & pottery quarter
See clay become geometric art: hand-cutting, glazing and mosaic assembly.
13:00
Lunch break
Suggested local spot near the artisan quarters (not included).
14:30
Weavers & brass souk
Agave-silk looms and the hammering rhythm of Place Seffarine.
16:00
Free time with the makers
Return to your favorite workshop for questions — or fair-price purchases.
17:00
Drop-off at your riad
Details
Inclusions & exclusions
✓ Included
- Private licensed guide
- Hotel / riad pickup & drop-off
- Workshop visits & demonstrations
- Flexible itinerary by interest
- Bottled water
✕ Not included
- Purchases at workshops
- Meals and drinks
- Tips / gratuities
- Personal expenses
Gallery
A glimpse of the day
What you will see
Along the way
Crafts you will meet
- Leather tanning & dyeing at Chouara
- Zellige mosaic cutting
- Pottery throwing & glazing
- Agave-silk weaving looms
- Brass & copper work at Seffarine
Good to know
- Terraces above the tanneries are the best photo spots
- Mint sprigs offered for the tannery smell — part of the experience