Create Your Own Moroccan Sandals with Rug Weaving Techniques

5.0 (2 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Merging craftsmanship with creativity, this sandal-making workshop in Marrakech invites you to design your own vibrant sandals using traditional Moroccan techniques. Under the guidance of skilled artisans, discover the art of rug knotting and weaving as you create a unique upper for your sandals, choosing from an array of hand-dyed wool colors. Assemble your custom creation with leather soles, and enjoy Moroccan tea and snacks throughout the experience. Walk away with not just sandals but a piece of Moroccan culture that you crafted yourself.

What's included

  • One pair of custom sandals you create and take home
  • Step-by-step guidance from skilled Moroccan artisans
  • Moroccan tea and traditional snacks during the workshop
  • All materials (loom, wool, leather soles, tools)
  • Transportation to and from the workshop location
  • Meals outside of the provided snacks
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

Step into the world of Moroccan craftsmanship and design your own unique sandals! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the traditional rug weaving techniques that Moroccan artisans use to create vibrant textiles. First, you’ll choose your favorite colors of soft wool and weave a small rug panel on a loom. Then, with expert guidance, you’ll transform your woven piece into the upper part of a sandal. Finally, you’ll finish the sandal by attaching it to a high-quality leather sole.

By the end of the experience, you’ll walk away with a pair of custom-made Moroccan sandals—a wearable memory of your time in Marrakech. Along the way, enjoy Moroccan tea, local snacks, and inspiring stories about the rich heritage of rug-making and shoemaking.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will find us inside the Training Center, enter and search for the (tapis) rug branch, you will find us there.

End point

You will find us inside the Training Center, enter and search for the (tapis) rug branch, you will find us there.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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