Moroccan Zellige and pottery workshop

Zellige and Moroccan pottery represent two symbolic artisanal elements of Morocco.

Moroccan pottery is very diverse, with each region having its own specialties: Fez (blue and white), Safi (glazed pottery), and Tamegroute (dark green).

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Zellige and Moroccan pottery represent two symbolic artisanal elements of Morocco. If you want to deepen your knowledge as a tourist or business, here are our must-do activities:

Zellige Introductory Workshop:

Learn how to cut and assemble small earthenware tiles to create your own designs.

Discover the zellige-making process, from shaping the clay to firing and cutting.

Explore the monuments adorned with zellige

Bou Inania Medersa (Fez)

Bahia Palace (Marrakesh)

Moulay Ismail Mausoleum (Meknes)

Moroccan pottery is very diverse, with each region having its own specialties: Fez (blue and white), Safi (glazed pottery), and Tamegroute (dark green).

Pottery Workshop

Try the pottery wheel and mold your own clay object.

Available at cooperatives in Fez, Safi, and Tamegroute.

Traditional Kiln Discovery

Observe pottery being fired in earthen kilns that have been used for centuries.

Visit the workshops in Tamegroute to see the famous green pottery.

Pottery Markets and Shops

Safi Pottery Souk: Ideal for purchasing colorful ceramics.

Fez Pottery Quarter: A must-see to see artisans at work.

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