Fes Artisan Workshops Tour – Crafts, Carpets, Argan Oil & Spices
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An Authentic Fes Experience
Discover the heart of Fes through guided tours, cultural workshops, and immersive local experiences. Explore the medina, taste traditional Moroccan cuisine, and uncover hidden gems in the city.
- Duration: 1 Day
- Group Size: Small groups for a personal experience
- Location: Fes, Morocco
Overview
Explore the living craft traditions of Fez on a guided artisan-focused tour through the historic Medina. This experience highlights Morocco’s most important handmade products, including carpets, ceramics, metalwork, wood carving, argan oil, and spices. Led by a licensed local guide, the tour provides cultural insight into traditional production methods while supporting local artisans and preserving ancestral know-how.
Tour Highlights
- Guided visit to traditional artisan workshops in Fez Medina
- Discover authentic Moroccan carpet weaving techniques
- Learn about argan oil production and its culinary and cosmetic uses
- Explore spice and herbal shops and Moroccan spice blends
- Visit pottery, zellij, metalwork, wood carving, and leather workshops
- Walk through historic artisan quarters such as Place Seffarine and Place Nejjarine
- Cultural explanations with no obligation to purchase
Tour Plan
Introduction to Fez Craft Heritage: Overview of Fez as Morocco’s historic center of craftsmanship and artisan guilds.
Pottery & Zellij Workshops: Observe artisans shaping clay, glazing ceramics, and assembling geometric mosaic tiles by hand.
Place Seffarine – Metalwork: Explore copper and brass workshops and watch traditional hammering techniques.
Wood Carving – Place Nejjarine: Visit cedar wood carving workshops used in Moroccan architecture and furniture.
Moroccan Carpet Workshops: Learn about hand-weaving techniques, natural dyes, and the symbolism of regional carpet designs.
Argan Oil Workshop: Understand the traditional process of producing argan oil and its many uses.
Spice & Herbalist Shops: Discover Moroccan spices, herbal remedies, and famous blends such as ras el hanout.
Leather Craft & Tanneries: Visit the Chouara Tanneries to learn about traditional leather production methods.
End of Tour: Conclusion with cultural insights and free time to continue exploring the Medina.
Inclusions
- Licensed professional local guide
- Guided artisan workshops walking tour
- Visits to carpet, argan oil, and spice workshops
- Pick-up from riad or hotel within Fez Medina
- Cultural explanations of traditional crafts
Exclusions
- Purchases from workshops or markets
- Entrance fees to museums or monuments
- Lunch and drinks
- Transportation (unless requested)
- Personal expenses and gratuities
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