Marrakech: Pottery Workshop
ID: GYG157266-235866
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Country: Morocco
Country: Morocco
Duration: 04:00 hours
Description
Get messy and creative in a traditional pottery workshop in Marrakech!
This pottery training course is designed to allow you to understand the two different shaping techniques most practiced in Morocco: the turning on the famous traditional potter's wheel and the technique of molding.
It is also an opportunity for you to observe all the workshop's organization from the first clay preparation, until the firing and the glazing of potteries.
Enjoy a tea break midway through. You will be helped during the class by an experienced craftsman.
This pottery training course is designed to allow you to understand the two different shaping techniques most practiced in Morocco: the turning on the famous traditional potter's wheel and the technique of molding.
It is also an opportunity for you to observe all the workshop's organization from the first clay preparation, until the firing and the glazing of potteries.
Enjoy a tea break midway through. You will be helped during the class by an experienced craftsman.
Highlights
- Go on tour to a traditional pottery workshop near Marrakech
- Learn about the materials and craftsmanship of artisans to craft your pottery object
- Shape clay soil and form it with the turning technique before baking
- Enjoy a good local herbal tea break and savor delicious Moroccan cakes with the craftsman
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Front of the post office in Medina Jamaa el Fna Square.
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Front of the post office in Medina Jamaa el Fna Square.
INCLUDED
- Tea break
- Moroccan pastry
- Water
- Photographing
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.