Craft Your Memories of Morocco
In the heart of Morocco’s cultural landscape lies an experience that goes beyond typical tourism. SaharaTrek’s “Made in the Medina” tour invites you to become more than a visitor— but to transform into an apprentice of ancient crafts, a student of timeless traditions, and a creator of memories that you can literally take home with you.
Immerse Yourself in Fez: Morocco’s Artisan Capital
Fez isn’t just a destination; it’s a living museum where artisanal traditions dating back nearly 1,200 years continue to thrive. While many travelers merely observe these crafts, our Made in the Medina tour puts the tools in your hands, guided by master artisans who have inherited their skills across generations.
Over six enriching days, you’ll settle into an authentic riad—a traditional Moroccan mansion—that will become your home as you dive into the soul of Moroccan craftsmanship.
A Journey Through Traditional Crafts
Your artistic journey begins on the second day after settling in. While on our comprehensive guided tour of Fez’s labyrinthine medina (the largest car-free urban area in the world), you’ll enjoy the “Taste of Fez“—a culinary adventure through local flavors—before your hands learn the intricate patterns of traditional shuttle weaving. As night falls, the medina transforms during our exclusive Ghost Tour, where the ancient walls seem to whisper stories of times long past.
Day three brings you to the potter’s wheel, where Morocco’s famed ceramics begin their journey from clay to art. That same day, you’ll learn the ancient technique of bronze plate metalwork, creating a personalized piece that captures the geometric precision that Islamic art is known for.
After a day exploring the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes on day four, you’ll return to your artistic education. Day five offers the rhythmic experience of crafting your own traditional drum, followed by lessons in the delicate art of Moroccan wood carving—perhaps creating a piece adorned with the distinctive muqarnas (honeycomb) patterns that grace the country’s most beautiful buildings.
More Than Just Classes
What makes this tour special isn’t just the classes—it’s the context. Between your hands-on workshops, you’ll be immersed in the sensory overload that is Fez: the calls of merchants, the scent of spices, the sight of donkeys navigating narrow alleyways laden with goods, and the sounds of copper being hammered into shape just as it has been for centuries.
Every evening, you’ll have time to wander the medina, perhaps discovering a hidden café where locals gather, or finding that perfect spice blend to accompany the crafts you’re creating. Your riad becomes not just accommodations but a sanctuary where you can reflect on each day’s discoveries.
The SaharaTrek Difference
What distinguishes the Made in the Medina tour is our commitment to authentic cultural exchange. The master artisans who teach you aren’t performing for tourists; they’re passionate about preserving their crafts and seeing them appreciated by new generations and cultures. Many of our workshop leaders come from families that have practiced these arts for hundreds of years.
Our private tour ensures personal attention during each workshop. The accommodations in a traditional riad rather than international hotels keep you connected to the authentic rhythm of Moroccan life. Our carefully planned schedule balances structured learning with free time for personal exploration.
Book Your Creative Adventure
The Made in the Medina tour runs on demand and is a private tour to ensure quality instruction. The price includes all accommodations, workshop materials, daily breakfast, airport transfers, admission fees, and guided tours as specified in the itinerary.
Transform your understanding of Moroccan culture by creating rather than just consuming. Let your hands learn what your eyes alone cannot fully appreciate. Join us for a journey through Morocco’s artistic heritage that will leave you with skills, stories, and handcrafted treasures to cherish for a lifetime.
