Serenity Morocco

Learn traditional crafts from master artisans
Morocco's artisan traditions are recognized by UNESCO and remain central to the country's cultural identity. From the leather tanners of Fes to the carpet weavers of the Atlas, master craftspeople continue techniques perfected over centuries.
Our artisan workshop experiences provide genuine access to working studios and cooperative workshops where you can learn traditional techniques firsthand. Whether you spend an hour making a ceramic tile or multiple days weaving a carpet, you'll leave with both a handmade treasure and deep appreciation for these living traditions.
Fes is particularly rich in artisan heritage, with the famous tanneries still using medieval techniques, the pottery district of Ain Nokbi producing distinctive blue ceramics, and masters of zellige (geometric tilework) creating intricate patterns for palaces and mosques.
Marrakech offers different crafts, including metalwork, leather goods, and textile dyeing. The cooperative workshops we partner with ensure fair treatment of artisans while providing authentic learning experiences.
Create your own ceramic piece with a Fes master potter.
Learn the ancient art of geometric tilework, keep your creation.
Explore Fes tanneries with a leather craftsman guide.
Spend a day with Berber weavers learning traditional techniques.
Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty - workshops are working spaces
Tannery visits require mint leaves for the smell - guides provide them
Allow time for your creations to dry if making ceramics
Ask about shipping if you make something too large to carry home
Supporting artisan cooperatives helps preserve these traditions
"Learning zellige with a master who has practiced for 40 years was incredible. I now look at tile patterns everywhere with completely new eyes."
Workshops operate year-round. Avoid tanneries in summer heat (intense smell).