Djerba: Berber Pottery Workshop with Transfers
ID: GYG1036074-1597391
Category:
Country: Tunisia
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover the art of Berber pottery in Guellala, Djerba’s iconic pottery village. Create your own piece, explore cultural sites, and enjoy a mint tea moment with hotel transfers included.
Begin your journey in Guellala, the historical heart of Berber pottery on Djerba Island. Upon arrival, receive a warm welcome from a local master potter, who will guide you through the secrets of this ancient art passed down for generations.
Start with a guided tour of the pottery workshop and a live demonstration of traditional techniques: clay preparation, hand molding, wheel throwing, and decorative motifs. Then, roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty: knead clay, center it on the potter’s wheel, and shape a simple creation such as a bowl, jug, or small sculpture.
For an artistic touch, choose to personalize your piece with Berber motifs or join an optional Arabic calligraphy session led by a local artist, where you can add your name or a symbolic word to your work.
The experience continues beyond pottery with cultural discoveries: visit an underground olive oil press and learn about ancient extraction methods, then stop by a mosque classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the island.
Your visit ends with a mint tea moment and a relaxed return to your accommodation.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the world of Berber craftsmanship in Guellala
- Learn to work clay and use a traditional potter’s wheel
- Create your own unique piece of pottery to take home
- Visit an underground olive oil press and a UNESCO-listed mosque
- Enjoy a mint tea moment and a relaxed return to your accommodation
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Duration: 1.5 to 3 hours
No experience required – full guidance provided
Activity suitable for children aged 5 and older
Comfortable clothes recommended (you may get clay on them)
Open all year round, booking in advance required
Calligraphy option depends on artist availability
Activity is conducted in English, French, or Arabic
INCLUDED
- Round-trip hotel transfer from Djerba or Zarzis
- Introduction and guidance by a master potter
- Clay and use of traditional tools
- Hands-on creation of your own pottery piece
- Workshop visit and live demonstration
- Arabic calligraphy workshop (optional, if available)
- Visit to a traditional underground olive oil press
- Visit to a UNESCO-listed mosque with panoramic views
- Mint tea offered at the end
NOT INCLUDED
- Firing and glazing of the pottery (available at extra cost and with additional time)
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
