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Fes Artisan Workshops
Zellige, pottery and brass with the master craftsmen of Fes
Duration
Full day
Group size
1–6 travellers
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English, French, Arabic
From / person
$110
Overview
A full day inside the workshops that made Fes famous — the zellige tile cooperative at Aïn Nokbi, the blue-pottery kilns, and the hammering brass quarter of Place Seffarine.
Fes has been the craft capital of Morocco for over a thousand years, and most of its great trades are still practised by hand exactly as they were. This day takes you behind the showroom and into the workshops themselves, with the artisans who do the work.
We start at the Aïn Nokbi pottery and zellige cooperative on the edge of the city, where you'll watch tiles being hand-cut and chipped into the geometric mosaics that cover every great Moroccan building, and see the cobalt-blue Fassi pottery turned, glazed and fired. After lunch we head into the medina to the copper-and-brass quarter of Place Seffarine, where the ringing of hammers fills the square.
Trip highlights
- Aïn Nokbi zellige cooperative — watch tiles hand-cut
- Blue Fassi pottery thrown, glazed and fired
- Try the potter's wheel yourself
- Brass and copper hammering at Place Seffarine
- Visit a master weaver in the kissaria
- Lunch in the medina
Photo gallery
Inside the trip.
Day-by-day itinerary
Fes → Fes
- 1
09:30 · Pottery & zellige cooperative
Aïn NokbiDrive to the potters' quarter on the city edge. Watch wheel-throwing, glazing and the painstaking hand-cutting of zellige mosaic.
- 2
11:30 · Hands at the wheel
Aïn NokbiTry throwing a simple bowl and chipping a zellige star under a master's eye.
- 3
13:00 · Lunch in the medina
Fes el-BaliCasual artisan-quarter lunch before the afternoon.
- 4
14:30 · Brass at Place Seffarine
Coppersmiths' squareThe ringing square of the brass and copper beaters, then a master weaver's loom in the kissaria.
- 5
16:30 · Drop-off
Fes el-BaliReturn to your riad with anything you commissioned arranged for shipping.
Cities & regions on this trip
You'll experience 1 destination.
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The route
Map of Fes Artisan Workshops
3 stops across Cities. Distances and timings are flexible — every itinerary is reshaped to your pace.
- 1
Aïn Nokbi pottery quarter
Workshops
- 2
Place Seffarine
Brass
- 3
Kissaria
What's included
- Private English-speaking driver-guide for the duration
- Vehicle (sedan, 4x4 or minivan) with fuel, tolls and parking
- All listed accommodation in hand-picked riads, kasbahs or desert camps
- Daily breakfast and meals as noted in the itinerary
- All listed entrance fees and guided activities
- Airport pickup and drop-off with flight tracking
- Bottled water and snacks on board
- 24/7 WhatsApp concierge based in Fes
Not included
- International flights to/from Morocco
- Travel insurance (we recommend a provider)
- Alcoholic drinks and personal shopping
- Optional activities marked “add-on” in your quote
- Tips for driver, guides and camp staff
What to bring
Pack light, pack smart.
- Comfortable walking shoes (medina cobblestones)
- Layers — even desert nights can drop to 5°C
- Sun hat, sunglasses, SPF 30+
- Modest cover-up for mosques and conservative areas
- Reusable water bottle (we refill on the road)
- Adaptor for Type C/E plugs (220V)
Frequently asked
Questions about this tour.
Is "Fes Artisan Workshops" private or a group tour?
100% private. Just you and the people you book with — your own driver, vehicle and pace from start to finish. We never pool travellers.
Can I change the dates or itinerary?
Yes. Every itinerary is a starting point. Add a day, swap a riad, change the start city — we'll re-quote in 24 hours and lock the price in writing before any deposit.
How fit do I need to be?
Easy. Light walking on medina cobblestones, plus optional activities you can opt in or out of on the day.
When should I book?
For high season (Oct–Apr) and any trip involving the Sahara or hot-air balloon, book 8–12 weeks ahead. Last-minute (under 14 days) is usually still possible with a phone call.
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