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Natural Dye and Rug Weaving Workshop, Full Day near Marrakech
Central Morocco, Morocco
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Overview
Gain an intimate, hands-on experience of dyeing wool with henna and rug weaving using the recovered Berber knot.
Immerse yourself in heritage skills and long-established dyeing traditions that have been passed down between generations amongst High Atlas Mountain tribes.
Experience an authentic side of Morocco. We are based in the small, quintessential town of Ait Ourir, at the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains and just a 35 minute drive from Marrakech.
Our intimate workshop is led by a master dyer for a maximum of 12 participants.
Immerse yourself in heritage skills and long-established dyeing traditions that have been passed down between generations amongst High Atlas Mountain tribes.
Experience an authentic side of Morocco. We are based in the small, quintessential town of Ait Ourir, at the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains and just a 35 minute drive from Marrakech.
Our intimate workshop is led by a master dyer for a maximum of 12 participants.
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Natural Dye and Rug Weaving Workshop, Full Day near Marrakech
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- A delicious three course Moroccan lunch served with the team
- Master dyer and weaver to guide you through the various steps of the wprkshops
- All necessary materials and tools for the natural dye and weaving workshop
- Water available on request to keep you refreshed throughout the workshop
- We can help arrange private transportation to bring you to our studios...
- Refreshing Moroccan tea with local baked bread and olive oil served during the workshop
- Cost excludes the optional purchase of the mini loom (240 Moroccan dhs)
- Tips for our dedicated team (this is voluntary and based on your satisfaction)
- Private transportation
Meeting point
Our atelier is sign posted on the side of the street. The entrance is to the
side of the building, with an olive tree on each side of the door.
Return details
Our atelier is sign posted on the side of the street. The entrance is to the
side of the building, with an olive tree on each side of the door.
A full day incorporating both a dye and weave workshop and includes a delicious home cooked lunch served with the team.
Morning Dye Workshop:
Our in-house dye masters will teach you how to prepare the wool for dyeing and how to create a collection of beautiful earth tones using Henna and various other natural ingredients for you to weave with after lunch.
Afternoon Weaving Workshop:
Thread up and weave on a simple wooden frame loom using your Henna dyed wool. You will be taught how to make the special Berber knot as used in the carpets made by our artisans in the region to add texture to your weave and explore Amazigh (Berber) symbols as used by the weavers in their carpet designs.
At the end of the workshop you will cut the work off the loom to take with you. You also have the option to purchase the frame loom for a small additional cost and take it away with you to continue weaving at your leisure.
Morning Dye Workshop:
Our in-house dye masters will teach you how to prepare the wool for dyeing and how to create a collection of beautiful earth tones using Henna and various other natural ingredients for you to weave with after lunch.
Afternoon Weaving Workshop:
Thread up and weave on a simple wooden frame loom using your Henna dyed wool. You will be taught how to make the special Berber knot as used in the carpets made by our artisans in the region to add texture to your weave and explore Amazigh (Berber) symbols as used by the weavers in their carpet designs.
At the end of the workshop you will cut the work off the loom to take with you. You also have the option to purchase the frame loom for a small additional cost and take it away with you to continue weaving at your leisure.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Natural Dye and Rug Weaving Workshop, Full Day near Marrakech
Central Morocco, Morocco
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How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!