Marrakech pottery workshop
Discover the art of Moroccan ceramics with our immersive Marrakech pottery workshop. Step beyond the typical sightseeing experience and enjoy a hands-on creative session in a peaceful olive tree garden just outside the city.
Your experience begins with a warm welcome from a skilled local artisan potter. After a short introduction to Moroccan ceramic traditions, you’ll learn the basics of working with natural clay using traditional techniques such as wheel throwing and hand-building.
With personalized guidance throughout the session, you’ll shape your own unique ceramic piece in a relaxed, open-air garden setting. Whether it’s your first time working with clay or you already have experience, the workshop is designed to be accessible, creative, and enjoyable.
At the end of the session, your piece will be prepared for firing and will be ready within 48 hours. Celebrate your creative moment surrounded by olive trees and take home a handcrafted Moroccan memory.
Unleash your creativity and experience Marrakech through craftsmanship, culture, and artisan tradition.
What to Expect
A creative and hands-on pottery experience in Marrakech. Meet your artisan host in a peaceful olive tree garden just outside the city, where you’ll be introduced to Moroccan ceramic traditions and traditional clay techniques.
Learn how to center clay on the wheel and explore hand-building methods with personalized guidance throughout the session. Shape your own ceramic piece in a relaxed open-air setting and discover the rhythm of working with natural clay.
At the end of the workshop, your creation will be prepared for firing and will be ready within 48 hours.
- Timings : Wednesday to Sunday 9:00–10:00 | 10:30–11:30 | 12:00–13:00 | 13:30–14:30 | 15:00–16:00
- Workshop duration: 1 to 2 hours
- Location: Fairmont Royal Palm, Marrakech KM 12, Amizmiz Road
- Small groups: Up to 20 participants per session. Private workshops available upon request.
- Hands-on experience: Wheel throwing and hand-building techniques. You’ll work directly with clay and create your own ceramic piece with guidance from the artisan potter.
- Artisan Host: We carefully select passionate local potters who are experienced, welcoming, and knowledgeable about Moroccan ceramic traditions. This is a true cultural and creative experience — not just a demonstration.
- Suitable for: Beginners and all skill levels, couples, solo travelers, families, and corporate groups.
- Family friendly: Children are welcome.
- Firing & delivery: Your ceramic piece will be fired and ready within 48 hours. Collection or delivery options available.
- Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the workshop.
- Instant confirmation: Choose your preferred time on the calendar, book online, and receive instant confirmation.
Arrive at the Fairmont Royal Palm lobby 10min before your scheduled time and inform the concierge that you are attending the pottery workshop. You will be guided to Amine’s studio, set within the hotel’s olive tree gardens.
Meet your artisan host and begin your hands-on ceramic experience.
We meet at the Fairmont Royal Palm lobby
Address : Fairmont Royal Palm, Marrakech KM 12, Amizmiz Road
Google maps : https://maps.app.goo.gl/4WBhpdQEFdU5aRMP7
The tour will end same as the meeting point
Your guide will assist you to get back to your place, he can show you the way if you prefer walking, catch a taxi for you or whatever works for you
Comfy walking shoes
Come on a empty stomach to enjoy all the tasting stops
Pottery class
Transportation
Alcoholic drinks
No need to print any tickets electronic checking is prefered
If you cancel 48h before your travel date no fees will be charged.