Destinations: Fes · Duration: 5 hours · Difficulty: Easy · Group size: Up to 10
Fes has worked leather for over a thousand years, and this workshop takes you beyond the tannery viewpoint into the craft itself. You learn how hide becomes the supple, colourful leather Morocco is famous for, then make something with it.
After an insider look at the tanning and natural dyeing process, you move to a leatherworker’s atelier. Here you choose your leather and, guided by a master, cut, punch, stitch and finish a piece — perhaps a small bag, pouch or pair of babouche.
Working the leather by hand gives you a deep respect for the skill behind every market stall, and a genuinely useful object to take home. It is craft tourism at its most tactile and rewarding.
Comprenez le tannage et la teinture naturelle aux tanneries historiques de Fès.
Choisissez le cuir et coupez, poinçonnez et cousez un objet avec un maître.
Complétez et polissez votre pièce autour d’un thé à la menthe.
Généralement un petit sac, une pochette, un porte-cartes ou une paire de babouches, selon le temps et votre choix.
Vous observez les tanneries depuis les terrasses et apprenez le processus ; la fabrication se fait dans un atelier propre.
Elle demande de la patience mais le maître vous guide, et les débutants finissent une pièce dont ils sont fiers.
Le cuir fini a une odeur naturelle légère ; la forte odeur de tannerie reste aux fosses, que vous ne faites que voir.
L’artisanat utilise du cuir animal ; si vous préférez, nous pouvons discuter du processus sans la fabrication, bien que l’atelier soit centré sur le cuir.
Return transfers to Fes. Roads are sealed national roads and well-kept regional routes, and we build in regular photo and comfort stops so the journey is part of the experience. Exact drive times depend on your route and pace and are confirmed with your booking.
Day trip: breakfast not included, lunch flexible, dinner not included. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options are available on request — tell us your needs when booking. All meat served is halal.
Let us know of any mobility needs so we can adapt the pace We can adapt the pace, provide car seats and suggest the most family-friendly options — just let us know your group when booking.
Cancellations made more than 30 days before departure receive a full refund of the balance paid. Between 30 and 14 days, 50% is refundable. Within 14 days the deposit is non-refundable. We recommend comprehensive travel insurance, and we always try to reschedule free of charge for genuine emergencies. Exact terms are confirmed with your booking.
March–May and September–November for the most pleasant weather. Hot dry summers and mild winters with cool evenings. Spring and autumn are the busiest and most beautiful; book early for these months. Summer is quieter inland due to heat, winter quieter on the coast.
We strongly recommend comprehensive travel and medical insurance for every guest.
From $95
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