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Carpet Weaving Workshop with Essaouira Women Craftsmen
(4) Reviews
About
This workshop is distinguished by its total immersion in the world of Berber weaving, supervised by local women artisans and a master weaver. Unlike simple demonstrations, you will practice weaving yourself on a traditional loom, using hand-spun wool and discovering symbolic Berber motifs.
This moment is also a human and cultural encounter. You will share a Moroccan tea with local pastries, exchange with the artisans and discover their essential role in preserving this ancestral art.
By booking this workshop, you directly support the cooperative and the empowerment of women artisans, while leaving with a piece woven with your own hands.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Moroccan tea and local pastries.
Discover the craft complex and other traditional Moroccan know-how.
A bottle of water offered for your comfort.
Special discount on craft creations of the cooperative.
Try on Moroccan jellaba and caftan outfits, to fully experience Moroccan elegance.
A small woven piece to take away, made with your own hands.
Taking souvenir photos to capture this unique experience.
Materials supplied: hand-spun wool, traditional loom and weaving tools.
Extra meals and drinks.
Personal purchases of additional products.
Meeting Points
Departure
المركب المندمج للصناعة التقليدية بالصويرة
The appointment is set at the Argana Crafts Shop Complex Integrated Crafts Complex in Essaouira, easily accessible by foot, taxi or car, with parking available nearby.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Carpet Weaving Workshop with Essaouira Women Craftsmen
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$56.00
Price varies by group size
About
This workshop is distinguished by its total immersion in the world of Berber weaving, supervised by local women artisans and a master weaver. Unlike simple demonstrations, you will practice weaving yourself on a traditional loom, using hand-spun wool and discovering symbolic Berber motifs.
This moment is also a human and cultural encounter. You will share a Moroccan tea with local pastries, exchange with the artisans and discover their essential role in preserving this ancestral art.
By booking this workshop, you directly support the cooperative and the empowerment of women artisans, while leaving with a piece woven with your own hands.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Moroccan tea and local pastries.
Discover the craft complex and other traditional Moroccan know-how.
A bottle of water offered for your comfort.
Special discount on craft creations of the cooperative.
Try on Moroccan jellaba and caftan outfits, to fully experience Moroccan elegance.
A small woven piece to take away, made with your own hands.
Taking souvenir photos to capture this unique experience.
Materials supplied: hand-spun wool, traditional loom and weaving tools.
Extra meals and drinks.
Personal purchases of additional products.
Meeting Points
Departure
المركب المندمج للصناعة التقليدية بالصويرة
The appointment is set at the Argana Crafts Shop Complex Integrated Crafts Complex in Essaouira, easily accessible by foot, taxi or car, with parking available nearby.
Upon arrival at Argana Crafts Shop Complex, you will be greeted by artisans with Moroccan tea and local pastries. An introduction to Berber weaving will immerse you in the history and symbolism of traditional patterns.
Then, guided by a master craftsman and the women of the cooperative, you will learn to use a traditional loom and handle hand-spun wool and Berber patterns. You will make your own woven creation, applying ancestral techniques.
Throughout the workshop, you will be able to exchange with the craftswomen, discover their craft and capture souvenir photos. At the end, you will leave with your woven piece, an authentic memory of this cultural immersion.
