Zellige workshop in Marrakech

Meet up with your guide not far from Jemaa el Fna square in Marrakech and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of zellige, a Ancestral Moroccan art that adorns palaces and riads ! ! Welcomed into a traditional workshop where the sound of hammers can be heard, you'll meet Mohamed, a passionate master craftsman who will reveal all his secrets to you. Mohamed will tell you all about his trade, its history and the place of zellige in Moroccan architecture. He will also explain the different stages of production From the firing and glazing of the tiles to their assembly and meticulous cutting, these small tiles pass through many hands before ending up before your very eyes!

Then it's time to get practical! Once you've drawn your design, you will learn how to cut geometric shapes by handusing the traditional hammer. It's a real work of precision, patience and strength, but one that quickly becomes captivating! Next up the finishing stage to refine the angles before to assemble your creation upside down,using the traditional methods of palaces and mosques. Each gesture shapes your own piece of zellige, with a souvenir made by your own hands ! But above all, this workshop is an opportunity to meet and talk to a craftsman, and your companion will be in charge of the translation!