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Traditional Pottery Workshop in Marrakech

Three hours at the wheel with a master potter, and a piece of your own to take home.

Colorful hand-painted ceramic plates on display in Fes

Overview

Pottery is one of the oldest crafts in Marrakech and the potters' quarter still works the way it did a century ago. In this workshop you sit at the wheel with a master potter, learn to centre the clay, throw a bowl or a tagine dish and decorate it with traditional motifs. Your piece is fired after the class and can be collected a few days later or shipped to you.

Highlights

  • Private session with a master potter
  • Learn the wheel and Fassi-style decoration
  • Visit of the kilns and the glazing workshop
  • Your piece fired and collected or shipped

Itinerary

  1. 10:00Welcome

    Mint tea and a tour of the workshop and kilns.

  2. 10:30At the wheel

    Centring, throwing, shaping with the potter's help.

  3. 12:00Decoration

    Painting your piece with traditional motifs.

  4. 13:00End

    Your piece goes to the kiln. Collection or shipping arranged.

What's included

  • Master potter
  • Clay, tools and apron
  • Firing of your piece
  • Tea

Not included

  • Hotel transfers (available on request)
  • Shipping
  • Tips

Questions travellers ask

Can I take my piece home the same day?

Firing takes a few days. We can ship it to you or you can collect it before you leave if you have the time.

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